What if you were a chimpanzee and knew that Greystoke has two fruiting mango trees? Right, you would head out to the beach and enjoy the juicy, fresh mangoes.
A group of chimpanzees led by Darwin (3rd ranking male) walks into camp, heading for the mango tree.
Greystoke mango supply is plentiful at the moment. Of the two trees fruiting, one tree is less than 10 mts away from the mess building and carries smaller and greener mangoes. The other tree, standing close to room 7, is similar in size but carries bigger and more ripened mangoes.
Darwin had his pick and walks away.
Accessing the mango tree goes in strict hierarchal order. Others wait while higher ranking males and females pick the first fruits.
Ceasar, a lower ranking male, had his pick after a long wait.
But when you then finally get your hands on a tree, you try to stock up a bit.
Little Tito eating mangoes near the tree.
With refreshing showers in the region, more trees in and around camp will start fruiting.
Also Cecy had a taste of the mangoes.
So Imagine the fantastic chimpanzee life in and around camp.
Cecy's mother, Cynthia.
And while Cecy enjoys mangoes up in the tree, mother Cynthia lays relaxed under the tree enjoying the freshly picked fruits.