Due to the chilly weather, the chimpanzees have been choosing to spend more time indoors in their heated bedrooms instead of going outside. While working with the female chimps yesterday afternoon, caregiver Brooke managed to capture some awesome footage of two simultaneous grooming sessions! Our Director of Chimpanzee Management, Mike Seres, explains why grooming is essential, especially for female chimps: “Grooming is one of the most important social activities for retaining good relationships

You might find it interesting that grooming is a way for chimps to reassure each other and makeup after conflict. These grooming sessions are essential for social interaction amongst chimpanzees. Head to watchthewildlife.com to get a behind the scenes look at the day in the life of chimps! | Zoo Knoxville

Chimpanzee Grooming! Chimps groom each other for a variety of reasons including hygiene, social bonding, conflict resolution, and maintaining status within their groups! #chimpanzee #grooming #savethechimps #worthythechimp #jude2thechimp | Save the Chimps, Inc.

1.9K views · 166 reactions | Chimpanzees groom each other to strengthen social bonds 殺. Many chimps make a sound by lip smacking when they groom , and Rocky is very diligent to say the least ! Psst only a few days left to buy our limited edition t-shirt, 朗don't miss out!: https://www.projetprimates.com/produit/t-shirt-edition-limitee/ | Chimpanzee Conservation Center | Facebook

Q: How do chimps stay clean? A: Chimps stay clean by grooming themselves and each other! A common misconception is that chimpanzees pick bugs off each other while grooming, but they are usually removing dead skin and making sure any cuts and scrapes are clean. They have the remarkable ability to detect even the smallest wound on a fellow chimpanzee and they love to tend to each other! Grooming is also a social behavior and has many benefits, including social bonding, stress reduction, and confli

Play is an important part of chimp social life at the sanctuary. The chimps especially enjoy rough-housing and wrestling with each other. Even with massive canine teeth, the chimps often use their mouths when playing, gently biting and panting with their mouths open. https://youtu.be/zr88Jqze7_U | Project Chimps