Born 1990 in a laboratory. Birthday: November 30th (we celebrated his birthday March 1st before we knew his actual date of birth).
Willy B arrived with Mave and Honey B on August 18, 2019 after Wildlife Waystation in California announced it was closing. Willy B, Honey B, and Mave were integrated with the Lucky Six and now live in a group of nine.
Willy B was born at the Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Surgery in Primates (LEMSIP). Our records say that his father’s name was Stu and we only have a number for his mother: #526. When LEMSIP closed in 1996, Willy B went to Wildlife Waystation along with over 30 other chimpanzees.
Willy B is a big guy who is fairly aloof most of the time, though he does like a good game of stomping-chase. He has a way of chomping down on and chewing his food in a very exaggerated and enthusiastic way. He also frequently holds his feet, like in the photo on this page. He’s a real screen addict, wanting to view photos and videos whenever someone pulls out their phone.
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