In captivity, chimpanzees use vocalizations to express their specific needs/wants to their caregivers. Here are 6 of the top sounds our caregivers have been conditioned to, as well as their special meanings! Blog: https://chimpsnw.org/2025/01/chimp-specific-vocalizations/ | Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

CHIMP FACT: Did you know chimps grooming vocalizations are slightly different from chimp to chimp? Some have a distinct what humans call a "raspberry" sound while others have more of a lip-smacking sound and still others have various other sounds. This is Emma's sound. Learn more chimp facts here: https://projectchimps.org/chimps/chimps-facts/ | Project Chimps

Chimps have their own rich world of communication—it’s sort of like a secret sign language. Don't miss "NOVA Wonders: What Are Animals Saying?" premiering April 25 at 9/8c on PBS: http://to.pbs.org/2HbhG6Q | NOVA l PBS

Have you ever wanted to speak chimpanzee? In this video, Project Chimps’ Senior Director of Administration Jen Feuerstein explains how chimpanzees communicate and how to mimic some of their vocalizations. #FunFactFriday | Project Chimps