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Do You Have Chimp Feet?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by mpf

Climbed a tree lately? If so, you may be one of 7.7 (or more) percent of humans who have flexible feet like chimpanzees — especially suited for climbing trees.

New research shows that not everyone has rigid feet. In one new study, 400 adults walked barefoot around the Boston Museum of Science while researchers filmed their steps. The recording reveals that about 1 in 13 of the participants have feet that bend both at the ball of the foot and halfway between the heel and the ball. In most humans, ligaments span that joint between the heel and the ball and hold it rigid, according to New Scientist.

 

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Kirby

Posted on May 9, 2013 by mpf

Just Hangin’ Out . . or Up

Kirby hangs out on the top side of the enclosure – about 40 foot in the air!!

All the chimps are enjoying the spring weather

(except the rain)

 

 

 

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many, many THANKS!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by mpf

A few weeks ago I was contacted by  Jason Rose. He told me his wifes’ family was coming in from Chicago and other areas for a family reunion. He said the family was big on community service and that they would like to come out and help in any way they could . If I would just make them a list that they would do what they could and if needed,  they could bring  work tools. He said they would have about 20 people.

They came and what a blessing. They trimmed bushes,weed-eated, mowed grass, did general grounds cleanup. Got flower beds ready and planted flowers that were donated,  Also got outside cages ready for monkeys,when it gets warm enough to get them outside.

Jason, Again I want to thank all your wonderful family for coming and helping with spring clean-up.You are all a gift—God Bless all of you. I certainly enjoyed meeting everyone.
PS. All the animals enjoyed watching everyone–it was good entertainment for both humans and critters.


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Birthdays

Posted on April 7, 2013 by mpf

 

Aunt Deb and mom always give the neatest parties and Aunt Deb always gets us neat stuff–hoola hoops, shovels, rakes, brushes, balls and new blankets
—we played so hard

then
We got tired – so – we gathered up our blankets and toys and took a nap.


 

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