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Post Cards and Posters

poster.jpg CHCI Poster
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This striking greyscale poster measures 18x24 inches. The poster includes photos of each of the chimpanzees and information on their backgrounds, favorite foods, preferred activities, and more.
postcards_washoe.jpg Postcard: Washoe
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This 4x6-inch postcard features a photo of Washoe on the front. The back includes space for your message along with this text:

Born in 1965, Washoe is the first nonhuman to acquire a human language--American Sign Language. She is the matriarch in a group of signing chimpanzees living on the campus of Central Washington University. Washoe uses over 240 signs to ask questions, make requests, name objects, and even make jokes.

postcards_loulis.jpg Postcard: Loulis
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This 4x6-inch postcard features a photo of Tatu on the front. The back includes space for your message along with this text:

Loulis, born May 10, 1978, is unique in that he acquired a human language (American Sign Language) from his adopted mother, Washoe. He signs a great deal about playing games such as tickle or chase.

postcards_tatu.jpg Postcard: Tatu
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This 4x6-inch postcard features a photo of Tatu on the front. The back includes space for your message along with this text:

Tatu, born on December 30, 1975, joined the other chimpanzees shortly after their move to Central Washington University in 1981. The chimpanzees use their extensive American Sign Language vocabularies to communicate with both humans and each other.

postcards_dar.jpg Postcard: Dar
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This 4x6-inch postcard features a photo of Dar on the front. The back includes space for your message along with this text:

Dar, born on August 2, 1976, is the largest chimpanzee at Central Washington University. Dar should reach his mature height and weight around 21 years of age. Chimpanzees have lifespans similar to humans and have been known to live over 60 years in captivity. The chimpanzees at CWU gesture and vocalize the same as wild chimpanzees.

postcards_moja.jpg Postcard: Moja
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This 4x6-inch postcard features a photo of Moja on the front. The back includes space for your message along with this text:

Moja looking pretty. November 18, 1972-June 6, 2002. Moja enjoyed dressing up, looking at herself in a mirror, combing her hair and playing with lipstick. She imitated human activities more than the other chimps. Moja also enjoyed playing peek-a-boo with visitors at CWU.

postcards_chci2010.jpg Postcard: CHCI
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This 4 x 6 -inch postcard features a photos of Tatu, Washoe, Dar and Loulis. The back includes space for your message along with this text:

Founded in 1993, CHCI is a sanctuary for a unique family of chimpanzees who have acquired the signs of American Sign Language and use those signs in conversations with each other and their human companions. Our primary goal is ensuring the well-being and protection of these chimpanzees by guaranteeing their freedom from invasive or disruptive research, by maintaining a safe, healthy, and interesting environment, and respecting and providing for their individual needs.

 

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