Jamie may be one of the fastest and strongest chimps in her group, but why work so hard when you don’t have to?
Jamie
Sun’s Out Chimps Out
The chimps were on the move today! Jody was running around the Hill with her gals, Missy was ripping up and down all the structures, Jamie was walking and exploring with everyone, and Foxie was pushing herself to the limits. While Jamie and I were out on a walk Missy, Annie, Jody, and Foxie we not far behind. Annie and Missy made it to the Twister and climbed all the way to the top. Jody got to the top and decided to come down; however, Foxie was cautious and went up part way only to climb back down, but that did not stop her from trying again! Once all the other girls left Foxie even climbed up the Twister on her own and got most of the way up, that girl is brave! After, Foxie met Missy up on the suspension bridge structure, Missy was feeling silly and sneakily and took Foxie’s doll and ran away (trying to instigate chase). Foxie slowly followed after her (don’t worry eventually Miss did give the doll back). All in all it was a fun and silly day at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest!
Missy and Annie on top of the Twister:
Foxie (with doll), Missy (middle), Annie (front) walking towards the next structure to explore:
Foxie climbing the Twister alone and was getting pretty high, maybe the highest she has ever gone:
Foxie carefully climbing down after a big accomplishment:
Foxie and Missy hanging out/playing on one of the climbing structures (about when Missy steals that little doll):
After a slow fun game of chase, Missy gives the doll back to Foxie (Foxie behind the tree):
Jamie exploring:
Jamie and the squad (Annie and Missy):
Handsome Burrito (he didn’t stay long outside):
After climbing all morning Annie laid down to relax and make some bird noises:
Jamie using a tool to get the big nuts out of the Playroom windows:
Missy also used a tool to get some big nuts:
Missy:
Negra enjoying some sun:
Pineapple!
Fresh pineapple is a real crowd pleaser!
Wrestling on a Wednesday
If Jamie is wearing a giant play face and laughing loudly, chances are that Foxie has something to do with it.
Monitored Play
While cleaning the playroom today we spotted two chimps enjoying each others company in the nice warm sun. Negra and Foxie were laughing, play slapping, grabbing each others toes, play biting, and of course grooming. You couldn’t ask for better company! Jamie quietly observed from above. She was curious but never joined in, just monitored.
Bonus photos!
Jamie:
Jamie watching Negra and Foxie play:
Negra and Foxie:
Blustery Day
Jamie was very disappointed about this snow storm today… So much so that she wouldn’t let anyone else have any fun…
What it looked like outside (two bald eagles in the background):
Volunteer Lizz trying to play with Burrito:
Jamie moved her nest from Room 3 to the Playroom to let Lizz know to stop playing with Burrito:
Jamie laid on the barrel with her boots on her belly:
Jamie holding her boots:
Lady J:
Don’t worry though! The day was still full of grooming and (quiet) silly play among the chimps, just not with humans. Jamie received new boots later in the day and was very pleased to say the least!
On Duty
Boss Jamie has a long list of (mostly) self-imposed duties, including (but not limited to) monitoring the whereabouts and activity of all living beings on her domain. No matter where she is, she always knows where you are.
She’s also responsible for ensuring strict compliance with all rules and protocols. She oversees all volunteer training. This afternoon she showed Level III trainee Caroline how we groom.
Constant vigilance can be tiring, so she allows herself short breaks before resuming her work.
