Chimpanzee introductions require a *lot* of planning and insight into chimp personalities and social dynamics. As staff recently prepared to combine Pierre's and Slim's family groups, there were many puzzles to solve, including how to ensure some of the youngsters in Slim's group would experience a successful intro. "Adolescents Onyx, Riley, and Quilla hadn't been part of an intro in several years, at which time they were much more reliant on their parents, so we didn't really know how they woul

🛠️ Monkey See, Monkey Do… or Should We Say, Chimp See, Chimp Do? 🛠️ Chimpanzees are incredibly intelligent and observant, often learning by watching others—just like Jessica did in this video! As contractors worked near the night rooms, digging a hole for upgrades, Jessica grabbed a stick and started "digging" too. She kept glancing around, checking on her family and making sure she was copying the technique correctly. Jessica’s curiosity and problem-solving skills are a perfect example of how

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