Species | chimpanzee |
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Sex | female |
Born | Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Surgery in Primates (LEMSIP) |
Known for | the first ape to paint figurative works |
Moja ( Swahili: "one") was a chimpanzee at the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute. [1] She was born at the Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Surgery in Primates (LEMSIP). [2] In infanthood Moja was treated in a similar way to a child, and immersed in an environment of American Sign Language. [3]
While engaging in play activities, she was observed changing her appearance while in the presence of a mirror using clothing, masks and make-up. She was observed also to place sunglasses upon her head, look into a mirror and make the sign-language sign for "glasses" on one occasion, also using the mirror for the application of lip-gloss and a crayon for the same purpose. [4]
Moja is known as "the first ape to paint figurative works." For example, she drew a circle, colored it in orange, and signed cherry. [5]
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