Missy and Annie spent some time grooming on the platform outside this afternoon. It had just started to sprinkle, so Missy covered herself up with a blanket to stay dry.
When chimps find something good during grooming (usually a piece of dead skin), they will often inspect it. Here, Annie is holding out her lower lip to check something out.
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These photos are really amazing! The lighting adds so much to them, and really brings out the “humanity” in Missy and Annie. Thank you!
What a sweet series of pictures! And LOL – I love the cozy blanket-raincoat. :-) Thanks, JB!
Anna
It’s amazing how witnessing them do something so simple, can become so mesmerizing for us to watch.
Great pics JB!
FABULOUS shots, JB!
love those chimpster faces
I just love that Annie and Missy Duo.
What amazing pictures! I adore the last one of Annie with her chin on the blanket. I changed the page on my calendar at work today and a coworker looked up and said, “What a beautiful ape!” I just glanced up at Annie and agreed while smiling. No matter how many pictures are posted of the Cle Elum 7, each one is special to look at. Thanks, J.B.