The past couple mornings we have found Mave’s group spending a lot of quality time with one another before breakfast. For chimps, especially Terry’s group, it’s important to strengthen bonds. A great way to make a friendship stronger is by grooming. Recently, this group has been having their ups and downs like most chimp groups do, but when we have a few calm mornings or afternoons, watching them play or groom feels very nice to see. It is crazy to think that it has been almost a year since this group was officially put together. What they have accomplished as a group is truly something to celebrate!
There is more social work to be done in the next years to come for them, but let’s give them a round of applause for what they have accomplished so far!
Here are some bonus photos of Foxie’s group!
Foxie with one of her dolls:
Annie in the raceway:
Jamie in the portrait studio:
I love Jamie’s side-eye: