Rayne is next up in our Valentine’s series!
Rayne was born at Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Surgery in Primates (LEMSIP) on January 29th, 1990. Once the lab closed down she was sent to Wildlife Waystation. When Waystation closed in 2019, Rayne and her family moved to CSNW in 2021. These days she lives with her half siblings Lucky and Cy, along with a few others.
Rayne enjoying a blissfully sunny day:
Taking in the view from her perch on the Bray:
Lucky and Rayne enjoying time together in the chilly weather:
Cy, Rayne, & Lucky hanging out together:
Rayne & Lucky looking down at their caregiver:
Cy & Rayne enjoying some quiet time together:
George and Rayne didn’t hit it off right away. Their first meetings were rocky—full of awkward moments and the occasional misunderstanding. But these days, they’ve found their rhythm. Most of the time, you’ll catch them racing each other around in a game of chase. If misunderstandings happen between George and someone else in the group, Rayne doesn’t automatically take sides. She steps back, assesses the situation, and sometimes, instead of jumping in with the others, she’ll offer reassurance George or simply stay out of it altogether.
Rayne currently has 9 chimpanzee pals who donate to her care but if you also want to donate to Rayne to keep her fully stocked up on her beloved sheets and make for more blissful days in the sun you can become her pal too! Become Rayne’s Pal here!
I still remember when you guys caught on video Willy B and Rayne holding hands at the Gatorade pool.
I love that she and Lucky Lou have a sharing system worked out; it seems so rare.
Yes, I fondly remember Raynie and Willy holding hands at the Gatorade tub (9.22.2023). They made a cute couple.
It’s hard not to gush about Rayne! She readily conquered the Bray without fear, as if she’d been exploring out there her whole life. And I love her for showing such kindness and understanding to Willy B during the time they lived together. I simply love that photo of Rayne wrapped up in her sheet, hanging out with half sis, Lucky. Yup, Rayne is a very special person. Sending out thanks to all her Pals!
How could you not fall in love with Rayne with her beautiful face and personality and how kind and understanding that lady is. She certainly has had her share of suffering at Lemsip but she has an unbreakable spirit. Rayne you are a star.
Rayne, my first chimpalzee embodies everything I admire in hominids – she’s not only intelligent, but wise; not only fair but compassionate, not only self-confident but assertive. The Earth would be a better place if more human apes possessed these traits.?:green_heart::orange_heart::purple_heart::yellow_heart::blue_heart:
Is Rayne still getting lotion on her forehead? It doesn’t look like it’s making much of a difference, but it doesn’t seem to bother her.
We all need a Rayne in our lives. She is a calm presence wheher sitting quietly with Cy or helping George adjust to sanctuary life.