Jody is deeply concerned about organization and routine. When the chimpanzees are asked to move out of an area for cleaning in the morning, Jody hangs back to make sure every last chimp has exited. Sometimes she is even helpful to the staff, grabbing blankets that blockade a doorway or ushering out a reluctant family member so we can safely secure a chimp-free room for humans to enter.
Jody is often the first chimpanzee to enter Young’s Hill in the morning. She is wide-eyed and alert, scanning the horizon for intruders and changes to the 2 acre outdoor enclosure.
This sense of urgency is temporary though, after a few moments of vigilance, she can relax and enjoy sunshine, fresh air, and all the benefits that the chimpanzee playground has to offer.
Those are such beautiful pictures of her !! I don’t know how you do it, but you continually manage to capture the spirits and personalities of the chimpanzees in your photos of them. I have never met them, but I feel like I know them and my heart fills with love every time I see their photos. Thank you for forging this link for us !
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She has such a kind, calming face – beautiful …
Such beautiful, peaceful images. Jody has such a unique and lovely face. Just love her lush eye lashes in that last image! I second Donna’s comment — Thank you for forging this link for us .
The pictures are great but what really impressed me is the idea that she removes blankets that might be blocking the doorway. What incredible intelligence. Truly amazing
She seems so peaceful.
Such intelligent animals.. Thank goodness you are giving them a good life