Baby Natalie with Flora, learning to get treats from the artificial termite mound
on the grounds of Chimp Haven,
a sanctuary for chimpanzees, most of whom spent their lives as research animals,
near Shreveport, Louisiana.
Natalie at age seven months. She was born on August 13 to Ginger, a 42-year-old mother.
Sixty percent of a chimp's diet is fruit.
I'm on another marathon work fest so I'll be posting some more photos
from my weekend visit to Chimp Haven over the next few days as time allow.
19 comments:
These pictures are so amazing! Can't wait to see more. The baby is as cute as....well....a baby!
What a cutie.
Wonderful photos, Kathy! These chimps look healthy and loved.
In June, a local library group I belong to is hosting the author of a recent Canadian book about a similar sanctuary. I haven't read the book yet but plan to because a friend says it's enlightening.
flora's eyes are entrancing.
awesome pictures!
Learning life's lessons as an early age is a good idea for survival!
Brilliant photos! Those sweet faces are very heartwarming. Thanks for sharing them Kathy.
Baby Natalie examining her toes is just as cute as can be!
Jo
Such sweet faces. Hum. That's a lot of fruit. lol
that first shot of mom and baby just touches my heart and the closeup of Natalie is awesome.
Baby Natalie is too cute!
what a fun place to visit...
I´m happy for this chimps that they are at a safe place now. Baby Nathalie is so cute!
Little Natalie is so cute! I love watching the chimps!
Oh my goodness, Kathy, these are just adorable, and your photographs of them are wonderful!
What sweet photos! I am SOOOO glad they have a haven for these chimps! They deserve a better life than the one they led for so long!
That sign is one of the best I've seen in a long time... swindle for an attorney.. love it!
Wonderful! I just love this Chimp series and I'm glad they have some peace in the years to come.
These photos are fantastic! I'm glad you got to spend some time observing these amazing animals.
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