Veterinary assistance; 108 Research; 40
School Behaviour 146.5 enrichment, Boundary 150 patrol; 78 Bushwalk; 120
Other; 86 Infrastructure; Food prep; 12 81.25
Fruit tree nursery; 6 Farming; 233
Enclosure cleaning; 208 AVG TEMP:
LANGUAGE LESSON:
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Bemba “Natotela Sana” “Thank you very much”
WHAT’S NEW ON THE GROUND? Baby chimp, Little Joey, was successfully reintroduced to his mother, Little Jane, after some intensive feeding and medical attention from the vet. • Jo-Jo, a cow calf, was well enough to re-join her herd at the farm. • Chimfunshi hosted this year’s PASA Primates conference. •
• Volunteers assisted researchers by observing and monitoring the chimpanzees for just under 40 hours this quarter. This provides vital data for on-going research initiatives. • 78 hours were spent patrolling the enclosure boundaries to make sure the chimps are secure. • Volunteers took part in a number of ‘bushwalks’ at the orphanage, interacting with 3 special chimps that have resided at Chimfunshi for years and require the additional enrichment. • Over 80 hours were spent preparing food for the chimps, making nshima balls, chopping sugar and cabbage, and grating sweet potato and tungalulu (bush fruit). • Nearly 210 hours were dedicated to cleaning the feeding rooms, keeping our environment clean and safe for the chimpanzees.