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lincoln park zoo [Member] in response to: Back in Gombe

lincoln park zoo [Member] — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:25:54 +0000

Vic, we asked Fisher Center Adjunct Scientist Elizabeth Lonsdorf, Ph.D., and she says, "Gremlin is doing great. She had a new baby in 2009 (Gizmo), so Gimli is a proud big brother. She is also a grandmother of three now since all three of her daughters have had babies of their own."

We'd love to see the photo. If you could email it to yourstories@lpzoo.org, that would be great!

Vic Stroetzel [Visitor] in response to: Back in Gombe

Vic Stroetzel [Visitor] — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:26:11 +0000

We were at Gombe in 2007 and got a wonderful picture of Gimli.
Could you please tell me if he has established himself as a member of the group? And, how is Gremlin? I remember being told that even in 2007 she would stop at the abandoned banana dispenser house and check for bananas.
I'll send you a copy of our favorite picture, if you would like.

Vic

lincoln park zoo [Member] in response to: Tutaonana Mwaka Kesho (See You Next Year!)

lincoln park zoo [Member] — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:41:28 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Lisa! Glad to hear you're enjoying our newsletter and web blogs.

Lisa Coleman [Visitor] in response to: Tutaonana Mwaka Kesho (See You Next Year!)

Lisa Coleman [Visitor] — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:38:07 +0000

What a great research opportunity! I'm a new reader, thanks to the Lincoln Park Zoo enewsletter. I'll have to catch up and look at back posts!

lincoln park zoo [Member] in response to: Tutaonana Tena (Until We See Each Other Again)

lincoln park zoo [Member] — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:43:36 +0000

Yes, he is still alive, although no longer the alpha male. He is seen regularly.

-Elizabeth

Jonny feaver [Visitor] in response to: Tutaonana Tena (Until We See Each Other Again)

Jonny feaver [Visitor] — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:40:37 +0000

Hi - I can't seem to find any info on frodo - is he still alive and when was he lastnseen?

Thanks

graphics [Member] in response to: Tutapanda Juu (We Will Climb Up)

graphics [Member] — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:31:21 +0000

Yes, chimpanzees are as individually recognizable as humans - so if you didn't see someone for 10 years, you would still recognize them, wouldn't you? It's the same for adult chimpanzees; youngsters are harder because they change so much as they grow. Thanks for the great feedback!

-Elizabeth

graphics [Member] in response to: Tutaonana Tena (Until We See Each Other Again)

graphics [Member] — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:30:30 +0000

Both! Always sad to be leaving, and glad to be coming home!

-Elizabeth