Mr. Lewellen
ANTH 1200, EM6 [6745]
10/18/2022
Lab 2:
"Safe Haven For Chimps"
1. Near the beginning of the video the veterinarian, Dr. Jackson, explains that she is involved in
an historic event relating to chimpanzees? What is she talking about?
Dr. Jackson states that she is part of history and that looking back, she will feel accomplished
and satisfied being that she was part of making a difference in the chimpanzees lives. Dr. Jackson
also knows how to “break the ice” with the chimps and knows their language, she communicates
with them and it helps them feel safe with her.
2. Before a new arrival of chimps were introduced to their new family at Chimp Haven, what
preparations were taken to make them feel comfortable?
Before the arrival of chimps at Chimp Haven, preparations included: allowing chimpanzees to
explore and settle in while quarantining for two weeks as they are very social animals, and will
interact and live in large groups with the other chimpanzees as well.
3. What foods do the caretakers provide the chimps with on a daily basis?
Chimpanzees eat a lot of greens, a lot of veggies, and occasionally, apples and bananas as well.
4. When the chimps are released into a confined forest setting to experience life "in the wild" for
short durations, what are some of their activities that are observed by the researchers?
Chimpanzees do what comes naturally. They eat termites, ants, and bugs, and also create tools to
get food. Some chimps also like to swing on the branches, climb, groom each other, or hash out
differences.
5. An artificial termite mound filled with Applesauce is available for the chimps in the video.
What is it about the way the chimps interact with this termite mound that confirms one of the
main discoveries of Jane Goodall?
The chimps interaction with the termite mound showcases the ability of chimpanzees to use a
tool modified by them to feed themselves, relating that chimpanzees are more similar to humans
than once perceived.
6. What are the reasons why the chimps at Chimp Haven cannot be reintroduced into the wild
and left to care for themselves?
Chimps cannot be reintroduced into the wild as most African sanctuaries are full, and they would
not know how to survive in the wildlife, as they could also introduce diseases to the wildlife as
