Foxie’s not the only chimpanzee with a doll. In addition to countless examples of other captive apes carrying trolls, Sponge Bobs, and stuffed chimps, there is now evidence of wild chimpanzees treating sticks as dolls.
Knowing how intelligent and imaginative chimpanzees can be, this shouldn’t be surprising. But I can’t help being amazed. One young chimp was actually seen making a second nest, just for his doll…
Wow, JB! That is so interesting. Where do you find these interesting facts?
see … these chimpsters are still on the curve … nice doll foxie
I read the whole article on the web day before yesterday and was pretty amazed by the storyline and research. Just another reason why we love these beautiful creatures!
I read this story too. We should not be amazed I suppose. Of course I thought of Foxie and her trolls, (and Jamie and her boots).
I read it too. These are truly amazing beings…..I loved my Barbie dolls so much that I still have many of them!