#animalsincaptivity

Valerie; Rescued from a Dutch laboratory in 1999, Valerie began life in an overcrowded cage. Now a playful and happy chimp, she is one of alpha male Hananya’s favoured females. Day 1024 of Chimp A Day. . . . #valerie #chimpanzee #digitalart #ape #animalsincaptivity #animalrescue #monkeyworld #dorset #primate #portrait #notpets #instaart #photoshop #instagood #artoftheday #GreatApe #dutch #favoured https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qUtppAl1v/?igshid=4aahobcm6mpp

Arfur; Born at Windsor Safari Park in 1993, Arfur arrived at Monkey World as an infant. Hand raised due to his mother not producing enough milk, he is the lowest ranking male in his troop; but is becoming more outgoing and boisterous as he ages. Day 1002 of Chimp A Day. . . . #arfur #chimpanzee #digitalart #ape #animalsincaptivity #animalrescue #monkeyworld #dorset #primate #portrait #notpets #instaart #photoshop #instagood #artoftheday #GreatApe #broccoli #apple #snacking https://www.instagram.com/p/B-iMGm5ACut/?igshid=bnzwwzsavjyo

Old & Grey; Digital piece, Day 960 of Chimp A Day. . . . . #old #grey #chimpanzee #digitalart #ape #animalsincaptivity #primate #portrait #instaart #photoshop #instagood #artoftheday #GreatApe https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ZwUxkAwp-/?igshid=vxntidfbrv6v

Chatta; Estimated to have been born in ’89, Chatta arrived at Monkey World in 1990. Prior to her rescue she was used as a photographers prop in Spain, later cared for by a Spanish vet. A mid-ranking female in Bart’s troop, Chatta gets on well with everyone. Day 927 of Chimp A Day. . . . #chatta #chimpanzee #digitalart #ape #animalsincaptivity #animalrescue #monkeyworld #dorset #primate #wildborn #portrait #notpets #instaart #photoshop #instagood #artoftheday #spain #GreatApe https://www.instagram.com/p/B6_rHMZgSj4/?igshid=13p5w3ieqa6pi

Rusty; Digital piece, Day 898 of Chimp A Day. . . . . #rusty #chimpanzee #digitalart #ape #animalsincaptivity #primate #portrait #instaart #photoshop #instagood #artoftheday #GreatApe https://www.instagram.com/p/B5cWHmZguy-/?igshid=1dg3351ndenlz

Toprish; Wild born Toprish is estimated to have been born in ’09 and was originally kept as a pet before moving to Faruk Yalcin Zoo in Turkey. Arriving at Monkey World in 2018, she is the youngest chimp in Bart’s troop. Day 878 of Chimp A Day. . . . . #toprish #chimpanzee #digitalart #ape #animalsincaptivity #animalrescue #monkeyworld #dorset #primate #wildborn #portrait #notpets #instaart #photoshop #instagood #artoftheday #turkey #strawberry #GreatApe https://www.instagram.com/p/B4mQzsHAUEl/?igshid=9zz9f3617hzf

Thelma; Born at Monkey World in 2013 (due to her mother Cherri’s failed birth control), young Thelma is a cherished and protected member of Hananya’s troop- to the point of being described as ‘very spoilt’. Day 752 of Chimp A Day. . . . #thelma #chimpanzee #digitalart #ape #animalsincaptivity #animalrescue #monkeyworld #dorset #primate #portrait #cherished #instaart #photoshop #instagood #spoilt #artoftheday #GreatApe https://www.instagram.com/p/BzOkbgAgo6l/?igshid=1t130d4ih5wo6

Kyko; Estimated to have been born in ’87, Kyko arrived at Monkey World in 1991. He previously worked as a photographers prop in Spain; forced to wear roller skates all day as he performed, he arrived at the park crippled. Now in his early thirties and fully rehabilitated, he lives in the Bachelor group and is described as a gentle Chimp with a kind nature. Day 819 of Chimp A Day. . . . #kyko #chimpanzee #digitalart #ape #animalsincaptivity #animalrescue #monkeyworld #dorset #primate #wildborn #portrait #notpets #instaart #photoshop #instagood #artoftheday #rollerskates #spain #GreatApe https://www.instagram.com/p/B17P2rCgg6w/?igshid=1ibjekghapk32