Oscar the Chimpanzee

Ol Pejeta has built a sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees. The chimpanzees all have harrowing stories but now live in two large family groups. They are the only chimpanzees in Kenya. The enclosures allow the chimps to live a semi wild environment. It was very interesting to listen to the stories and be able to approach them very close (with a fence between us!). Oscar was born at Ol Pejeta and has become the dominant male of his group. He always pulls funny faces.

Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500mm OS at 250mm, F6.3, 1/400s, ISO 400, handheld

Date: 14/01/2012

Location: Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki, Kenya

Photographer: Arnaud Germain

Oscar the Chimpanzee
Oscar the Chimpanzee

Ol Pejeta has built a sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees. The chimpanzees all have harrowing stories but now live in two large family groups. They are the only chimpanzees in Kenya. The enclosures allow the chimps to live a semi wild environment. It was very interesting to listen to the stories and be able to approach them very close (with a fence between us!). Oscar was born at Ol Pejeta and has become the dominant male of his group. He always pulls funny faces.

Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500mm OS at 250mm, F6.3, 1/400s, ISO 400, handheld

Date: 14/01/2012

Location: Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki, Kenya

Photographer: Arnaud Germain