‼️ New rescue ‼️ Sadly we need to announce the 10th chimpanzee rescue of 2022. Balobe is a female chimp around 2 yo. Confiscated by Maiko NP rangers, she traveled more than 1,000km by foot, motorbike, plane, boat and car. Traumatised and skinny, she has a bad abscess on her chest as well as several wounds all around her little body. Her wounds tells us about how much she has suffered. Luckily she was found by the rangers and brought to us. Our vet team is already working to heal her. Good news i

A baby chimp rescued from poachers really enjoyed the trip to his new home. MORE AMAZING VIDEO: https://globalnews.ca/tag/amazing-video/ | Global News

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

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

136K views · 318 reactions | The largest chimpanzee sanctuary in the world opens its doors twice a year—giving you a rare chance to witness something truly special. At Chimp Haven, nearly 300 chimps retired from research now live as they were meant to—exploring, climbing, playing, and forming deep social bonds in a natural, forested habitat. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience at Discovery Day on Saturday, April 12! | Visit Shreveport-Bossier | Facebook