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Bargaining

January 13, 2025 by J.B.

Two things I know about chimps:

1. Whatever it is, they will find a way to break it.

2. If you want something from them, they will give it to you…for a price.

Ellen has been coming up with some really cool food puzzles lately. One, named the hanging holey lid, involves a 5-gallon bucket lid that the chimps have to rotate to reveal food beneath. The chimps discovered that the lids come with thin peel-off strips around their circumference, and they were very entertained by peeling them off and using them to floss their teeth. There’s nothing particularly dangerous about these strips of plastic but they weren’t meant to be given to the chimps so we decided to retrieve them.

Most chimps will trade for juice. But Cy had to raise the stakes…

Filed Under: Cy, Enrichment, Latest Videos Tagged With: bargain, chimpanzee, contraband, Enrichment, magazines, northwest, rescue, Sanctuary, trade

A Little Bit of Mischief

August 13, 2023 by Diana

Sometimes a little bit of mischief is a good thing. If you are wondering which human left the contraband in Honey B’s greenhouse, look no further than the author of this blog post.

If you’d like to talk to me in person about this mistake or the many other mistakes I’ve made over the years at the sanctuary, or if you are perhaps looking to get into a little bit of mischief yourself, I invite you to join me at HOOT! in one month! You will learn so much more about the chimpanzees and bovines, and you’ll meet some terrific people, all the while eating great food and celebrating the sanctuary. We want you there! Get your tickets (in person or virtual) today!

Filed Under: Chimpanzee Behavior, Dora, Fights, Honey B, Intelligence, Latest Videos, The Bray, Tool Use Tagged With: Bray, contraband, Honey B, mischief, security footage

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