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KokoPix Photo Blog (Archive)
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Apr 11, 2010 |
Koko Finishes Her Greens |
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Watching Koko eat somehow always seems to improve our appetites, and makes us want what she is having (for example, I find myself suddenly in the mood for a Caesar salad.) We are seriously thinking about publishing an illustrated book entitled "Koko's Kitchen" (pun intended), to both show people what gorillas like Koko like to eat, and to provide the actual recipes. Any suggestions?
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Mar 31, 2010 |
Koko adds to her Box of Fortune |
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Koko looks for ideas for her box of Fortune in a magazine. She seems particularly engrossed by a photo of a beautifully equipped kitchen (or is it the spread?).
Selected by Lauren Jacob. |
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Mar 29, 2010 |
Koko's Box of Fortune |
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Koko uses a facial tissue to wipe her nose. She has her Box of Fortune in front of her which contains clippings of pictures and objects representing details of her three wishes: 1) Baby, 2) Maui Preserve and 3) People being more "polite" to gorillas.
Selected by Lauren Jacob
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Mar 27, 2010 |
Koko's Kitty Bank |
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This is Koko's kitten bank, used for enrichment — I hide a nut inside it and Koko uses (and modifies) various tools to retrieve it: chopsticks, straws, combs, alligator tails, plastic cutlery, etc. (Adopted at the Woodside Church Rummage Sale.) . . . Penny Patterson.
Posted by Lauren Jacob
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Mar 12, 2010 |
What in the world is Koko munching? |
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Is it a sweet potato, a carrot, a rose, a tamarind, or something else?
Whatever it is, Koko sure seems immersed in the experience.
(We’ll update this posting if our cargivers have a chance to look it up in the database.)
Posted by LJ. |
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Feb 26, 2010 |
Koko enjoys a nice lawn chair |
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Remember when you used to be able to sit comfortably in a chair the way Koko is sitting here? While Koko seems childlike at times, she can also be wise beyond her years (and our expectations for other animals) at other times. She’s like a one-person Discovery Channel that’s always turned on — to life!
Posted by Lauren Jacob. |
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Feb 11, 2010 |
Koko Selects a Video |
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One of Koko's favorite activities is watching a good movie. And her favorite movies include Pretty Woman, Maid in Manhattan, and Big. She's very fond of romantic comedies, and will not watch anything with violence, sex or “impolite” language.
Oh, and she now prefers DVDs orver VHS, and you can see a list of DVDs that we think she'd be interested in on Koko’s WishList.
Posted by LJ. |
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Jan 27, 2010 |
Koko is one with nature |
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Koko sets her sights on the trees on a beautiful Northern California day. How fortunate we are to be hosting a true ambassador for an endangered species!
Posted by LJ. |
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Jan 20, 2010 |
Koko loves a good backscratch |
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Koko assumes a blissfully content look as Penny scratches her back. Grooming is an important part of great ape social interaction, and if you don’t think it’s in our genes too, ask someone to give you a back scratch (or vice versa) and feel the endorphins flow. A simple way to maintain good physical and mental health. Thanks for reminding us, Koko.
Posted by LJ. |
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Jan 19, 2010 |
Koko's Inspired Meals |
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This is one of Koko's dinner platters, prepared by an inspired volunteer. It includes a snap-pea dragon fly, a 3-headed chard roll-up, a Mr. Potato Head nut-butter sandwich, a multi-colored garden rose (which she always eats first), an organic Chioggia beet, a peg-leg sweet potato (Mr. Potato Head's?), and an apple.
Koko and Ndume often enjoy meals like this, thanks to the imagination and artistry of our wonderful produce volunteers.
Posted by LJ. |
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