Chimp Keeps Pointing At Visitor’s Bag, Then Zookeeper Finds Out Why

Copying gestures

Amber noticed Ivey starting to copy some of Cora’s gestures. She tried little hops, reached out with tiny slaps, and even yawned in the same sleepy way. The imitation was clumsy but endearing, showing just how much the bond between them was shaping Ivey’s behavior from day one.