Archive for the ‘nesting’ Category

Negra looking tough?

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Negra chose one of the pirate blankets (part of pirate day last week) to put over her this morning.

From the back she looked kind of tough

Negra wearing pirate blanket

From the front, though, Negra just looked very sweet

Negra with pirate blanket front view

How to Nest by Jody and Missy

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Jody and Missy are master nest-builders. I managed to get some recent photos of them making midday  nests.

Jody’s step one: stand in the middle of the nest and build it around you.

Jody’s step two: include both sheets and blue paper in the nest for full comfort

Jody’s step three: dive face first into the bed (this movement often accompanied by a “Jody happy noise”)

Jody’s step four: enjoy the comfort you’ve created

Missy’s step one: first see if someone will play with you if you put a blanket over your head

Missy’s step two: if no one takes the play bait, proceed with nest-making by placing blankets around you where you sit

Missy’s step three: unfold and place blankets carefully

Missy’s step four: do a headstand

Missy’s step four: roll into a comfortable position and enjoy

A chimp and a monkey

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

The chimps seem to have a love/hate relationship with stuffed animals. Stuffed monkeys and apes, in particular, tend to get their insides ripped out quickly and somewhat violently. Sometimes, though, if they have that ineffable quality, they are granted a temporary reprieve and become snuggle partners.

Volunteer Stephanie P. and her niece Sara donated this giant monkey to the chimps, and he/she is still “alive” and kicking, against all odds.

Troll dolls resting

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Foxie sleeping in the outdoor area with a troll doll tucked in her leg

Foxie sleeping with troll doll

and troll dolls aren’t just for Foxie these days, here’s Negra resting with a doll. Maybe she’s trying to figure out what the fuss is all about

negra with troll doll

Summer Loungin’

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Yesterday was hot, hot, hot here in Cle Elum, so the chimps spent quite a bit of time lounging around their indoor playroom. As you can see, Jamie is still rarely caught without a pair of cowboy boots (notice she has one by her head and another in her hip pocket).

Cute chimps!

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

The weather has been so wonderful today! After breakfast, I caught nearly everyone out in the greenhouse either grooming or resting. We have some pretty cute chimps here at CSNW. :)

Missy and Foxie grooming:

Foxie:

Annie:

Sleeping Negra:

Ring Around the Foxie

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Missy and Foxie played a long game of chase this morning. Later, Jody joined in, in her own unique way.

Jody’s sweet face

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Diana took some pretty awesome pictures of Jody cuddling with a giant stuffed dog the other day. You may have seen it on Jody Chimpanzee’s facebook page, but I wanted to share them here. So adorable!

Burrito’s new hang out

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Someone is really enjoying the new LUSH windows

Burrito in front of new window

Burrito looking out of new LUSH window

Burrito was even caught nesting on a blanket in front of the window!

Burrito on blanket in front of window

Your nest or mine?

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Jackie took some great photos the other day.

Jamie with some spectacular new boots from volunteer Connie:

Burrito in a festive nest (I just had to post the whole series):