Gossau 1 April 2014
Tzippi takes a brush
Chicca takes the brush from her
All leaves
Pili
Madschabu gets distracted
Chicca goes away
Pili takes the brush
Digit
Malik
Balima shows no interest
Digit beats Brigitte; she screams loudly
Elisha takes a brush and goes away
Digit beats Brigitte
Cess takes a brush and gives it right back
Balima
Chicca
White and yellow
Eats the paint a lot
Elisha, Malik
Malik takes a brush
Elisha strokes
Chicca
Elisha goes away
Blacky
Stroking
Mojo watches
Blacky also strokes on the floor and the enclosure grid
The mood was somewhat distracted today. The twins have really set themselves the goal of disturbing the sessions and especially Blacky while she is stroking, either by playing around above her or by taking the brush away from her. This leads to diminished concentration and above all makes it impossible for her to get involved in the stroking, as she had been until recently. Today, Digit and Cess have also repeatedly beaten up Brigitte, who nevertheless remained in the corridor. This has led to loud shouting and caused some excitement. Why Brigitte does not leave with the twins is inexplicable to us. Today, Cess was by the painting tools, which was impressive. But he only took the brush and returned it, because he gets a raisin for returning the brushes. Chicca was also present and made a few strokes. The atmosphere was too restless, however, so she finally took the brush and left. Elisha made a few strokes, too, and Malik was also here. It was not the most productive day. Nevertheless, it is impressive that just the three chimpanzees who had already taken part productively participated again: Chicca, Elisha and Blacky. We are curious to see how the situation develops with the twins. That the younger ones have more interest in distracting than stroking is also remarkable for us, especially since Madschabu and Mojo have been observing the activity closely for a few weeks. Whether they will be on the side of the troublemakers or the "painters" will soon be seen.
