Category Archives: Chimpanzee

When it rains…

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Andrew Westoll

A writer’s life is a solitary one, filled with strange days, sleepless nights and constant self-doubt (and if you happen to be a writer’s new wife, multiply these afflictions by a factor of ten). But then, if you are lucky … More →

Posted in Awards, Chimpanzee, Chimps of Fauna, Writing Process | 3 Comments

What’s Missing from Planet of the Apes? Revenge.

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Andrew Westoll

This article first appeared on the Toronto Standard on August 18, 2011. I’ve been anxious to write about Rise of the Planet of the Apes for some time now, but before doing so I should come clean: I dream of the … More →

Posted in Chimpanzee, General News | 6 Comments

Debby and the Incredible Escape

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Andrew Westoll

I was only in Africa for a week, but my journals are overflowing with incredible stories, stories I couldn’t have made up if I’d tried. Take Debby Cox, who has worked for JGI for seventeen years and who is now … More →

Posted in Chimpanzee, Tchimpounga | 1 Comment

To Hold a Chimpanzee, Part Deux

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Andrew Westoll

When I posted this photo of Lemba and me on my facebook profile two days ago, the response was overwhelmingly positive. My hug with Lemba even made the news back in Canada (thanks, Quillblog!). But since then, I’ve heard from … More →

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Leki and Mkazi take us to school

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Andrew Westoll

Five years ago, the Jane Goodall Institute helped build a school in Boiti, a village that lies just outside the Tchimpounga Reserve. Before the school was built, the children of Boiti had to walk for hours both ways just to … More →