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grunt

A playful way to start the day

April 6, 2018 by J.B.

As I arrived this morning, I found Negra and Burrito grooming on a bench in one of the Front Rooms. This is a popular morning spot since it has a view of both the driveway and the kitchen.

Despite how this looks, Burrito is not in fact a vampire. He is actually more of a Tasmanian Devil. But at this point in the day he is still a very sleepy Tasmanian Devil.

As the other staff and volunteers arrive, Negra looks toward the kitchen and greets them with a soft grunt, and Burrito follows suit.

The arrival of the volunteers means the workday has begun, and that in turn means that breakfast will soon be ready. Breakfast always puts Negra in a good mood so she begins to play.

Negra has a rough style of play. The others tolerate it because of her status, and because they all know that it is a special occasion when Negra plays. Soon she is playfully but forcefully pushing Burrito’s head against the wall.

She thinks that is a lot of fun.

Burrito thinks a bit less of this game and he eventually slips away, so Negra settles for a patented Negra move – the head-butt to the belly. Let the day begin!

Filed Under: Burrito, Negra, Play, Sanctuary Tagged With: Burrito, chimpanzee, greet, grunt, Negra, northwest, Play, rescue, Sanctuary

Snow Grunts

January 1, 2010 by J.B.

The chimps never seem to tire of eating snow. Sitting here in the kitchen, I hear food grunts and squeaks every 5 minutes or so as someone returns from the outdoor area with a giant snowball.

1-1-10 Burrito snow mouth_MG_5232

Filed Under: Burrito Tagged With: Burrito, chimpanzee, Food, grunt, northwest, rescue, Sanctuary, snow, squeak

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