Jun 11
Rainy Season Treats
The other day, we introduced some of the chimpanzees' "spring treats." This time, we would like to share their "rainy season treats."
After sharing the news that Ai the chimpanzee has passed away, we received so many kind words and thoughtful messages. We are deeply grateful for your warmth and support. All those who watched over Ai, cheered for her, and walked alongside her over the years helped make her life such a rich and meaningful one.
Through this blog, we would like to look back on Ai's life little by little, and share the memories and records she left with us. By keeping a record of the expressions and behaviors she showed us in both research and daily life, we hope to share with you something of what Ai gave to all of us.
There are still ten chimpanzees living together at the facility today. Through this blog, we also hope to share glimpses of their everyday lives and the relationships they have with one another.
Amid the various sounds of nature in Inuyama, "new sound" began to be heard around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. It came from Ayumu, a chimpanzee, performing a display using wooden boards.
Jun 03
Pheasant and Swallow
The Institute for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior, where our activities are based, is located in Inuyama . The Inuyama Campus, is surrounded by rich natural environments. Throughout the year, the campus is filled with the sounds of nature, and if you listen carefully, you can hear the calls of many different bird species.