grizabella Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Enzi was born on the 19th of October, 2015, bringing a ray of hope and joy in what had been a heartbreaking time for everyone involved with Monarto Zoo's chimpanzee family. Enzi's mother, Zombi, had up until that point been lovingly caring for another baby, orphaned baby Boon whose mother died from complications during labour. The passing of Soona was devastating, and the death not long after of her precious infant Boon made it a double tragedy that has been a huge challenge to deal with. In the midst of all the sadness, beautiful little Enzi has lifted spirits and brought smiles to faces. Mum Zombi clearly loves her little man to pieces,'aunt' Galatea dotes on him, and three-year-old big sister Zuri has found a new playmate. In this thread I'll post photos of Enzi to show his growth and development over the months. Here is some background information about recent events: http://www.monartozoo.com.au/soonas-gift/ http://www.monartozoo.com.au/second-bundle-of-joy-for-monarto-chimps/ http://www.monartozoo.com.au/brave-boon/ http://www.monartozoo.com.au/enzi-the-adventurous/ 2 weeks old Zombi, Zuri and baby by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Untitled by Amy Atherton, on Flickr 4 weeks old Zuri, Zombi and baby by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Baby Boy by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Zombi and baby by Amy Atherton, on Flickr 7 weeks old Zuri and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Zombi, Zuri and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Zombi, Zuri and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr 15 weeks old- starting to stand and crawl Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 These photos are fascinating. Thankyou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Lisa~ Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 They are such amazing photos. What a beautiful little family they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I remember the story of Soona and Boon, so tragic. Lovely to see these photos of Zombi and her baby ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) Ooh... I am SO looking forward to seeing him again in November :) he has such a cute 'little boy' face > As usual your photos are just wonderful . Thank you . I especially love the photo of Enzi breast feeding under the gaze of big sister Zuri :) Edited May 5, 2016 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 The ones of the Enzi "sandwich" are to die for... gorgeous! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 16 weeks old Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Zombi and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr 19 weeks old Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr 5 months old Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr 6 months old Zuri, Enzi and Galatea by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Zombi and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 How much has Zuri grown lately? She's looking so grown up! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Is Enzi smiling in one of those photos, do chimps smile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 How much has Zuri grown lately? She's looking so grown up! T. She's growing like a weed! It all seems to have happened very suddenly. Since Enzi was born, she's not been over-groomed by her mum, so she's rather hairier, which makes her look bigger too. Is Enzi smiling in one of those photos, do chimps smile? Yes, chimps smile, often when they are playing. They laugh as well. :)If they have their teeth bared, that's a fear face rather than an actual smile. One of the things I love about chimps is how expressive they are. Here's a smile: Sandali and Gombe having a laugh by Amy Atherton, on Flickr And the same chimp with a fear grin: Sandali by Amy Atherton, on Flickr And they pull faces too- this guy's favourite hobby is frightening children. He goes up to the window and beckons them over; when he's got them unsuspecting he jumps forward with a 'scary' face. He is referred to by people who know him well as 'Child Catcher William'. Chimps definitely have a sense of humour! William by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Haha! Love Child Catcher William... cheeky sod! I love watching the Taronga chimps interact with young children through the glass areas of their enclosure... both sides of the glass are truly fascinated by each other, that's for sure! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 LOL @ William !! Good trick . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Here are a few new pictures of the little man, now seven months old. :) Zombi and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Zombi has recently been allowing Enzi more freedom to explore in the outdoor enclosure, and big sister Zuri has been happy to help show him the big wide world. Zuri and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) isn't it just SO wonderful to see Enzi ..and the others, exploring real growing plants /dead leaves , etc ? The photo of Zuri showing him the dead leaves ( and probably insects/spiders ) is my very favouritest pic :) Edited May 31, 2016 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Check out those ears!! But he's still an incredibly handsome little dude, isn't he? I think he looks a bit like Sudi at Taronga... it's the cheeky face... which is interesting 'cos they share some of the same genetics, yes? Sudi being Sandali's little nephew and all... *grin* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 He is pretty cute, isn't he? :D I think he looks more like Sandali's side of the family than Zuri did as a baby. He has the family good looks! I love his long side-burns... wonder how long it will take for Zombi to groom them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Is Sandali as laid back and politically popular as his Taronga brothers? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 He's quite serious at times nowadays- he really wants that top spot! He has support (Galatea likes him!), but he's yet to convince dominant female Zombi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Ummm... she's plenty happy with him in other areas so far... lol! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Zombi and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Zombi and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Enzi has been interacting more and more with his big sister, Zuri. Zuri and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Zuri and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Zuri and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Zuri and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Zuri and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Zuri and Enzi by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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