Watch former research chimp Ray gain his independence - going outdoors for the first time after more than a year of retirement in sanctuary! Former research chimpanzees don't always have the courage to go outdoors even though they can. 10-year-old Ray was raised in the lab for research and, after coming to the Project Chimps sanctuary, spent a year watching others in his group forage, roam and climb in our forested, 6-acre habitat. Finally, it was Ray's big day - the day he exercised his indepen

A unique opportunity to view over 3 decades worth of unseen footage, documenting the complex & moving relationship between chimps & their human caregivers. | Curiosity Stream

CHIMP FACT: Did you know chimps grooming vocalizations are slightly different from chimp to chimp? Some have a distinct what humans call a "raspberry" sound while others have more of a lip-smacking sound and still others have various other sounds. This is Emma's sound. Learn more chimp facts here: https://projectchimps.org/chimps/chimps-facts/ | Project Chimps