Chimps go fishing!

​Chimpanzees in the wild use tools - in this case, sticks - to fish in termite mounds for these protein-rich treats. 

So in our constant quest to provide as natural a life as possible to our rescued orphans, our hardworking volunteers recently built a "termite" mound for these youngsters.

These two had no hesitation! Twinkle gets to work with a fishing stick, while Cazza supervises from above. 


Here's how to make a termite mound:

The first step is to build a wooden box as a base, add a metal door and a few fishing holes. The door allows our caregivers to easily load it up with new treats and keep it clean. 

Cover it with concrete to make it chimp-sturdy.

Trim the fishing hole tubes, and finish it off with a layer of soil! 

Photos:
top, courtesy of Caroline Griffis 2017
2,3,4, courtesy of Caroline Ladewig 2017
 
 

 

Chimp tested and approved!

First, build a box and cover it with concrete.

When the concrete has cured, cover the box with soil.

Finished!