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Comment / Question : 11 March 2010 - Posted by Theresa Phillip, Zeena was a bit of brat herself. She might let Zee get away with bad behavior like she did at times...LOL. You all sure don't need another wild child. I think since she is bigger and bolder Joao will teach her how to act. She might learn quickly that old age equals grumpy!Comment / Question : 10 March 2010 - Posted by julie I was astonished to read that Nicki was squeezing his pimple all day. Good god, I thought only vain, obsessive humans did that -- I wonder how he'd spend his day if you gave him a mirror! (BTW, Do chimps get adolescent acne?)Comment / Question : 10 March 2010 - Posted by martha It is interesting how all three groups have one "peculiar" member. Cozy and Martha in the infants and Josephine in the adult group or has Josephine pretty much settled down to being a regular chimp.Comment / Question : 10 March 2010 - Posted by Anonymous Inquiring minds want to know if Martha came in again? Don’t make us wait until tomorrow.
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Martha did come in...... again 31 chimps in bedComment / Question : 10 March 2010 - Posted by Tena Do you think they will ever show chimp eden again, I sure miss all of you, thanks for your fine work
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hello Tena,no idea,I do know that AP does re runs but we are not given any scheduleComment / Question : 10 March 2010 - Posted by Diane H Since Charlie seems to enjoy weeding so much, do you want to lend him out for a bit, as I have a garden in desperate need of weeding? lol.
Really happy to hear that Martha was happy to go inside the sleeping quarters last night. Having waited so long time for this to happen, you must have held your breath when she was finally crossing the threshold to go inside. Will keep my fingers crossed that she is starting a new pattern of sleeping indoors now. Glad to hear that your caretakers finally got to clean up the enclosure last night.
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hello Diane,she came in again and darts over the door slide.The tractor could get in last night and the grass was cut.Comment / Question : 10 March 2010 - Posted by Theresa I had a feeling our princess Zee would have some undesirable behaviors from being coddled and spoiled by the big guys. I hope she will get the discipline she needs before she gets bigger and turns into a bully and brat. That sweet little face can be deceptive. LOL.
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hello Theresa,Im sure with time things will be sorted out.Shes a growing girl and also needs to test the water.Never forget the wild child Zena to have some control lolComment / Question : 10 March 2010 - Posted by Tracy Ah, now we see the fruits of having allowed Princess Zee to get away with murder all this time. Do you think the adults will now start to reprimand her more severely and more often, or do you think they'll continue to spoil her rotten? I think she needs a correction or two... or three, or....
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hello Tracy I’m sure chimpanzee politics will soon kick in and training will come into play. As I was commenting to Theresa, the wild child Zena as we call her will also not stand for her nonsence.Im also sure that Joao will exert some pressureComment / Question : 10 March 2010 - Posted by diane d Do you know why Zee has become aggressive?
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Diane, I think its just part of the growing up process and she is pushing the envelope to see where she can get.Comment / Question : 10 March 2010 - Posted by Coleen Yeah!!! I new you would figure it out Martha. Congratulations to everyone at CE I know you all worked hard to help Martha.
Answer: - Posted by phillip Many thanks Coleen it’s much appreciated
Comment / Question : 10 March 2010 - Posted by Gayle "31 Chimps safe and sound inside".... Music to my ears!!! I bet you all did a "happy dance" when that happened :)
Answer: - Posted by phillip Not much of a dance,but a deep breath and a smileComment / Question : 09 March 2010 - Posted by martha Great news about Martha! I was watching my first season DVD and with the mention of Jao's fear grin in the observation notes, I was wondering if Jao had a fear grin or an attack face when he cam running to Eugene after the boot incident. The minute Eugene reassured him he stopped. Was Jao in attack mode do you think before Eugene reassured him? I get really confused with all the different grins and faces. Thank you all for everything you do for these wonderful chimps. It is a true joy to be on this website. Thank you.
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Martha.its good to have great newsComment / Question : 09 March 2010 - Posted by U.S. AMY MARTHA!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you so much for the update, Phillip. I am so proud of her! But I can't blame her for being a little weary of Jessica. Jessica can be a little intimidating. And catty :) Are you still putting Jessica & Charles in a seperate room in the night rooms? And does Charles still insist on being around Jessica at all times? thank you. This is great news! Hopefully it is the start of a daily habit for Martha.
Answer: - Posted by phillip Hello Amy. Charles and Jessica are still sharing with each other and Martha is in with all the little hooligans dare to say that I am seeing a change in Martha but at this stage I won’t make any predictionsComment / Question : 09 March 2010 - Posted by Phillip Great news today.....Martha came in and ate with everybody inside.All 31 chimps are safe and sound inside.(have not been able to say that for a while)Comment / Question : 09 March 2010 - Posted by Tracy Both Charles' and Nicky's acrobatics sound very impressive. Has Charles been secretly watching Donald O'Connor dancing movies? ;-)
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hey Tracy,perhaps his just the chimp verson of Donald lolComment / Question : 08 March 2010 - Posted by Dennis I two questions about chimp social structure: Do chimpanzees live in a patriarchal or matriarchal society? Jessica seems to be the alpha female in her group and normally chimps have an alpha male, and Jessica is the queen of the group, how come no adult male was put into the group to lead the group?, does this mean that chimp groups can also be lead by a female?
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hello Dennis.Chimp groups are ruled by an Alpha male with a few dominant males.Jessica was initially in the group on her own as the adult female and was the controling factor.Charles the adult male was introduced to this group over s few weeks and has assumed the role of Alpha male in all functions that a Qalpha male would.
As a rescue facility we sometimes dont always have the chance to create the ideal social structure and we do the best we can with the individuals we rescue.Comment / Question : 08 March 2010 - Posted by MS I watched an episode of the first season of Chimp Eden (my wife purchased it for a Christmast present) and I just want to give you all kudos for the work you do with chimps!
I really miss seeing your weekly progress on TV. Thank you for posting the observation notes and if you make any videos, PLEASE post it on youtube! I need my chimp fix!
Answer: - Posted by phillip Hi MS keep an eye on AP they sometimes do re runsComment / Question : 08 March 2010 - Posted by Jacob Hey! I miss chimp eden so much! Watching your show was the highlight of my week and now I am feeling a bit of a void. I was hoping to find someone with Chimpanzee Family Fortunes; it is the only chimp show I have not been able to see since it aired and I have been trying for almost two years. jdstrandmo@stthomas.edu please e-mail me if you have a copy of the show. I absolutely adore your chimpanzees and the hard work of all your staff. Is there any chance of releasing the adult group into the wild, as far as you can tell?Comment / Question : 06 March 2010 - Posted by Coleen phil it probably is best you don't know what the chimps think Nikki would keep you busy wanting you to help him with his girls.lol
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Coleen possibly not but sometimes you sit and just think what these chimps have gone thruComment / Question : 06 March 2010 - Posted by Theresa Oh how I wish I could see Charles displaying and showing his strength! He was still so timid when I was there and he is such a handsome chimp. I am so happy he is being a chimp now. As for Cozy, he has earned the right to be proud and loud. What amazing progress he has made. Go for it, Coz Coz! Nikky is a flirt and charmer and that's what makes him so endearing. I sure do miss those guys!
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hello Theresa, Charles has blossomed and it looks like he grows every day. He has put on bulk and attitude, no longer the chimp that I first met when he arrived at Chimp EdenComment / Question : 06 March 2010 - Posted by Diane H Hi Jessica, once again your vivid descriptions of the goings on at Chimp Eden have me laughing out loud. Picturing Nicky "strutting his stuff" to the ladies all the while Claudette was surreptitiously trying to catch his feet, was so well described I could easily picture it. Your brilliant descriptions actually make up for not being able to see these antics on the show. Your sense of humour and love of the chimps comes through loud and clear in all that you write. I look forward to reading your observation notes each day, as they clearly show you really love life at Chimp Eden and love what you do. Thanks for sharing your joy with us. We are living vicariously through you. :)
Answer: - Posted by Jessica Hi Diane! Thanx, working with these chimps is great - they make life a little brighter each day!Comment / Question : 06 March 2010 - Posted by Pat Tonight (March 5, 2010), on the Pets or Predators episode of Larry King Live (A CNN U.S. cable news network television show)), an American woman who owns two chimpanzees said that she wants to find a better home for them. Would you consider accepting two chimps from the U.S., assuming that they pass all needed health exams? If not, could you recommend good U.S. sanctuaries she should consider for her chimpanzees?
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Pat.CE is mandated to deal with chimps in Africa as are all the other African sanctuaries that are PASA members. What I can recommend is that you send Doug Cress of PASA an email at doug@pasaprimates.org he will be able to advise.Comment / Question : 06 March 2010 - Posted by Gayle It's ok Joao.... I don't want to go out in drizzly weather either!!
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Gayle,I agree as wellComment / Question : 06 March 2010 - Posted by Patti With all Joao's years and experiences, wouldn't it be wonderful to know his thoughts. . . . The old Native American proverb "every animal knows more than you do" certainly must apply to Joao.
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Patti,I wish I knew what was ging on all their minds lolComment / Question : 05 March 2010 - Posted by U.S. AMY And if he does have offspring, do you know their status? Thanks. He's a living legend. He loves being graddad, you can tell. The best part is that he has Zac trained to be his muscle when they misbehave. Comment / Question : 05 March 2010 - Posted by U.S. AMY Does Joa have any offspring?
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Amy,He doesnt have any offspringComment / Question : 05 March 2010 - Posted by Theresa Joao's old bones ache when it's cold and rainy I'm sure. He is such an awesome chimp! Age has it's priveleges and Joao is certainly entitled to a few. I hope he stays healthy for a few more years.
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Therese yes I agree,age must allow some benefits lolComment / Question : 05 March 2010 - Posted by Diane H Hi Jessica, sounds like the chimps are trying to lull you into a false sense of security at the moment. They are definitely up to something, and boy, can't wait until that hits. Had to laugh the other day, with Amadeus's reaction you taking a few "unauthorized" days off. Guess he thinks of you as one of his family. Which, mating aside, is a nice thing. lol.Comment / Question : 05 March 2010 - Posted by U.S. AMY Can you describe how Joa demanded his breakfast inside? Did he just refuse to go out? Thanks
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hello Amy,he just stayed inside and pointed at the fruit crate and mad his blowing sounds.I know that mean food and inside please.Comment / Question : 05 March 2010 - Posted by U.S. AMY hi-Joa is getting older...I think if he wants to have his breakfast inside, in front of a heater maybe, then he has earned the right to. It's a sad reality that every day we get to have Joa with us is a blessing. It may be 5 years, it may be two. But thank you for making Joa as comfortable as possible in his retirement. He deserves a little extra spoiling :) He sure is such a majestic creature.
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Amy,his doing great,he gets his PVM bar every morning and his water before going out.He is always with some of the chimps and enjoys their company a geat deal.Yes we never know the time but lets hope there are still a good few years.Comment / Question : 04 March 2010 - Posted by MS Does Jessica let Charles mate with her? After seeing him with Suzie, I wonder if this will cause Jessica to relax when Charles sends her his "invitations."
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hello MS,nothing yet between Charles and JessicaComment / Question : 04 March 2010 - Posted by U.S. AMY Phillip-what Zoo did you work with in the US that had 3 of the great apes? The local zoo here (in Rochester, NY) has 3 Bornean Orangutans. I am seriously considering volunteering there once a week. I agree with what you said: The only thing we can do to prevent animal abuse is education. Even if I am just shovelling poo for the elephants-that is is still helping with the overall cause. Any advice from anyone on volunteering? Thanks!
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Amy, It was the zoo in SA that had the 3 Apes. I spent time at the Toledo zoo, Columbus Zoo, National Zoo and a few days at Cincinnati zoo. Education is the tool and helping out at a zoo will give you good insight.Comment / Question : 04 March 2010 - Posted by julie Hi Everyone, Hope you are all well. Thanks for keeping up the observation notes. I've been horribly busy working but glad to finally come back to the CE site. My Q: Has Susie's status changed within the group since this new (ahem) relationship with Charles?
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hello Julie,no real big change,but she has got used to his advances although Mowgli isnt very happy.Comment / Question : 03 March 2010 - Posted by U.S. AMY Martha has been going inside at night???? that is wonderful! I agree with Martha the human. I sure do worry about that girl-(Martha the chimp). She definitely seems difficult to work with and must test your patience. Maybe the beat down by Charles and Jessica was what was needed to get her in shape. The ob notes have mentioned a few times about a chimp having a scrape here or there. Do the chimps come up to you to show you their scratches?
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Amy,she hasnt gone in yet,we are trying.When they have cuts and scrapes they tend to come and show you but there are some stubborn chimps and then of course there are a few who just want all the attention.(No names will be given lol)Comment / Question : 03 March 2010 - Posted by Tracy Phillip: Are chimps harder than gorillas or orangs to maintain in zoos? I keep running across big name zoos and animal parks that have the latter two but no chimps. Maybe I'm just missing the ones that have the opposite ratio. I wanted to visit the chimps at my local zoo (The National Zoo in Washington DC), and I was shocked to discover that they don't have any. The same is true of Busch Gardens in Tampa (as I saw on TV).
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Tracy,when I was in the USA I noticed that most zoos did not house all the great apes.I was lucky that at our zoo we had 3 of the great apes.I wouldnt say that chimps are difficult to keep,no more so that any of the others.I think zoos have decided which one to house and gone with that choice.Comment / Question : 03 March 2010 - Posted by Tracy "Tony.... The little fellow has this amazing ability of being in the wrong place at the wrong time and then behaving inadequately on top of it." Well, he learned from the best when it comes to that type of behavior--Cozi!
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hello Tracy,Tony just sees to be able to do that but he is very lovable little chimp and has a great character.Comment / Question : 03 March 2010 - Posted by Theresa You mean you didn't ask Amadeus if you could take off Jess? Shame on you..LOL! I have a feeling Amadeus sees you and Phillip as HIS people and he doesn't like Marc near Phil or you to be gone very long. Aren't you glad you aren't one of his females on the other side of the fence? I like the nickname by the way. He is rather regal!
Answer: - Posted by Jessica Hi Theresa. Will have to make sure I fill in his special leave form from now on ;) As for joining the chain gang on the other side of the fence: NO THANX!Comment / Question : 02 March 2010 - Posted by martha Did Martha provoke Charles in some way for him to pull her out of the tree or was he just disciplining her for staying away. I hope it does not cause a major setback. I wonder why Charles let Jessica take over? What was Martha's immediate reaction to all this. I so worry about my Martha!
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Martha,I just think that Charles wants contact and he is trying hard to get to her.Martha has been moving to the night are for the last two nights so things are looking goodComment / Question : 02 March 2010 - Posted by GRP #1 Martha Chimp Many thanks to everyone that contributes to the PVM Rainbow Bar® fund. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated by us in Group 1 – we’re all HAPPY & HEALTHY CHIMPS!! Don't forget that your contributions fund the primate supplement, also manufactured PVM®. Jessica and the younger chimps have benefited greatly from this. We are still anxiously awaiting availability of the new iSNACK bars…YUM YUM coming soon – something new to look forward to. All donations are graciously accepted. If you would like to make a donation to this fund, please put PVM fund in the description field. Thanks again from Group 1 – Martha Chimp. of yoComment / Question : 02 March 2010 - Posted by Patti Is there something different about activities on Sunday morning that would cause Amadeus to act up? Surely he isn't counting days - LOL. On the other hand, is there anything cyclical about morning routines that he could be relating to? Thanks.
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Patti,who knows,perhaps he has a way but we have noticed he does this every Sunday.Comment / Question : 01 March 2010 - Posted by Tracy What ever happened with that long-ago rescue in Lebanon?
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Tracy, we went after some chimps that we were told about. It was unfortunate though as the people who had the chimps were warned that we were arriving and the chimps disapeared.We spent time looking but corruption was rife, and we had to leave. A week later Lebanon was at war with Israel!Comment / Question : 01 March 2010 - Posted by Tracy So Charles can see Amadeus and Nicky from his enclosure? Or is he just imitating their vocalizations?
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Tracy,Charles can see Cozy and co from his enclosure.He can hear Amadeus and the others.Charles was with Amadeus and Nicky for a while before he ended up in his enclosureComment / Question : 01 March 2010 - Posted by Carolyn Kane What happened to Escape to Chimp island . Now they are showing Haunting what kind of animal show is that. Tonight it Is Plant earth all night. I want Escape back !!! Thank You Carolyn Kane
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi Carolyn,Escape to Chimp Eden only had two series and AP have decided not to do any more episodes.
