Our recent heatwave is on the down-slide, but it’s still quite warm and the chimps and humans are each enjoying the summer days in their own way. After breakfast, most of the chimpanzees headed for the still cool grass of Young’s Hill (with the exception of Negra who took a break from her adventures for the day and made a nest at the top of the greenhouse where she could enjoy the morning breeze). Annie chose to take a walk up the hill bipedally to join Foxie and her troll. If you look closely you can spot the troll’s red hair on Foxie’s back.
Missy took her breakfast chow and literally ran out to climb up a structure where she could enjoy it with a view:
Jody was the first to head out onto Young’s Hill this morning and quickly disappeared into the tall grass to forage for wild greens before her buddy, Burrito, could catch up with her. So he opted to sit in the raceway which leads from the greenhouse to the hill and enjoy the morning sun with me, remaining on the lookout for Jody’s return.
After a busy morning on the hill, by late morning things got pretty warm and Jamie sprawled out in a comfy nest to cool off and doze in the summer breeze.
How profoundly grateful we are that the chimpanzees’ days are filled with such serenity, comfort and peace. Thanks to all of you who make the hours, days and seasons of their lives so beautiful.
Enjoyed this post, such great photos of Mr. B and Jamie and Annie. I wish I could put into words what I feel when I read your daily adventures and look at the lovely photos of the chimps. My heart races and swells. In the end, thanks go to YOU CSNW caregivers, you truly make the hours, days and seasons of their lives so beautiful and safe. Thank you one and all.
Silly question : Annie always seems to be the one chimpanzee who I see walking bipedally in so many photos on the blog. Does she often walk this way and is she the only chimp who does this frequently?
Hi Kathleen,
Annie does frequently walk bipedally (I never get enough of watching her do this! 🙂 ). It often seems to be an attempt to avoid touching the grass/snow/etc, but it could just be her way as well. The others will do so occasionally, if the grass is really tall, their hands are full or they want to get a better look at something that alarms them, but it’s definitely Annie’s style.
I love this post! Warms my heart to see all those beautiful relaxed happy faces – your sanctuary is such a blessing for them. Annie cracks me up – ???? Thank you all!
Ahhhh, how nice!