Here’s a video of Jamie enjoying a few peanut butter tubes and some new toys!
It’s a party!
Today we celebrated Foxie’s 33rd birthday. The bonanza included a happy birthday banner, loads of presents, coconuts, strings of cheerios and pretzels, magazines stuffed with dried fruit, and more! All of this was donated by blog readers and supporters. Foxie thanks you! She had a great time, as did the rest of the chimps. Here’s a video of Foxie working on a raisin board. More to come!
A new view
Oops!
Miss Foxie
Even though we’re not celebrating Foxie’s birthday until Monday, today’s the actual day. When I woke up this morning I couldn’t wait to get to work and tell her “Happy Birthday!” She is such a special soul – I can’t even begin to convey how happy she makes me every single day.
Although all of the chimpanzees have changed since their arrival at CSNW, Foxie’s changes are sometimes the most heartwarming. Her adoption of Trixie has touched us all, perhaps in part because when she first arrived she was very relucant to use or even touch any of the objects or blankets we provide. Today, not only does she carry Trixie everywhere she goes, but Trixie seems to have expanded Foxie’s use of other objects too. She still doesn’t make nests or use blankets, but she’s showing some very “beginner” nest-making behavior lately – putting a few magazines or other objects around her and Trixie.
When she first arrived, she was also a very particular eater – she only liked fruits. A few weeks after the arrival, I remember very excitedly writing down that I had seen her eat carrots. Then onions. Then peppers and avocados.
We feel so privileged to have the opportunity to help Foxie and her friends expand their horizons, and to be able to share their transformations with you. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to say that Foxie will never spend her birthday stuck in a lab cage again. Celebrate!
Annie: a character study
Jody’s instincts
There’s been a lot of talk on this blog about Foxie and Trixie, her adopted troll baby. Foxie’s not the only one who shows mothering behavior with the objects we provide for the chimpanzees. Here’s a quick video of Jody snuggling up with a stuffed animal friend.