Devoted zookeeper behind a 'chimpanzee influencer'

By CHANG CHEN | ichongqing.info | Updated: 2023-07-27 16:51
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Yuhui, the chimpanzee, was drinking milk through a straw. [Photo by Liu Li/Upstream News]

Xu sees a different Yuhui

Xu became a zookeeper at the Chongqing Lehe Ledu Animal Theme Park in 2007. Nine years later, he began caring for Yuhui, a 15-year-old chimpanzee.

Xu usually starts his day by preparing meals for chimpanzees in the morning. Yuhui eats two meals and about 4-6 kilograms of food daily. Adjustments will be made according to the season and the chimpanzee's physical conditions. Xu said feeding is not enough for advanced primates like chimpanzees; zookeepers should also care about their physiological and psychological needs. For example, considering chimpanzees are good at climbing, the Park has entertained Yuhui with new facilities, including hexagonal barbells, hanging rings, and swing benches, which benefit his physical and mental health.

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