Longer Chimpanzee Grooming Session

Bow was very thorough and very patient. I am so lucky!
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[@OscarScarfe]

please tell me im not the only one watching this because its unintentional asmr

[@UwU-ly8gu]

You're not, I found one of her videos once while searching for asmr videos and I was not disappointed, I've been using her videos as asmr since then 😂

[@cdenisewilkerson]

Same

[@flaming_bentley]

Nope!

[@AngelusaNobilis]

Your are soooooo not alone

[@professorsymbols234]

Nope

[@gilesstanton7284]

Love watching him, he reminds me of a doctor methodically checking your features making sure everything is up to spec 😍

[@shabiraja7227]

😂😊

[@History_Revealed1999]

Who ate the way you can you tickle my pickle

[@michaelsnow3536]

The calm expression and demeanor, the slow methodical procedure and the gentle touch must actually be quite relaxing.

[@sinncier]

You have SOOO much patience for this it's uncanny. Thank you for allowing us to witness this

[@paulwaterhouse801]

Patience? Id love it ...it reminds me of the wife lol

[@filescout266]

@@paulwaterhouse801 The chimpanzee?

[@paulwaterhouse801]

@@filescout266 Nooo! we used to groom each other and called it 'monkey business'.

[@sassysatan1659]

He looks like he's making doctor commentary lol. " Yes hmm mucus membranes look good, nostrils are a tad bit dry ect."

[@kimberlystephens3798]

What a wonderful ENT doctor he would make. ❤

[@barsnacker]

I like how careful his fingers are. The ending was perfect

[@VesperAegis]

lol it doesn't look like chimps are known for their long goodbyes. "Okay, job's done. Cya."

[@TimelessWorldOfGaming]

Until watching a couple of these videos I didn't know that Chimpanzees are the smartest of all primates, I just learned that they're our closest living relatives with an average IQ of 20-25 which is the equivalent to a human toddler whose brain is still developing but unlike other primates, they actually have the capacity for thought. They are able to "think about thinking", scientifically referred to as metacognition. That's why his little examination actually feels thought-out and methodical as he moves from one check to the next. It's amazing, humanity has been searching for its brothers in space when we've had these guys here with us all along. lol

[@xEvan117x]

Glorious comment

[@SmoothLife.]

It’s debatable though. I would actually wager the orangutan may be more intelligent. They are far less studied though. They have been shown to be able to talk about past events.

[@nightwatchersentertainment1360]

I feel they can have a IQ to at least and 8 year old.

[@jgunner94]

His behaviour at 1:45 where’s distracted by the camera and then continues on with what he’s doing is so human like.

[@jimtheedcguy4313]

Just him using both fingers to open up her nostrils, the manual dexterity is super human like. People just don't realize we're one of the great apes, just like chimps and gorillas! I wonder how chimps and gorillas will be millions of years from now, of course if our world is around at that time. Could they be the next evolution of hominids? Evolution is still ongoing after all.

[@ingrimni7177]

@@jimtheedcguy4313 if you didnt now we still dont have a clue how we became humans. After all we have a huge piece of history missing.

[@BioShocklt]

@@ingrimni7177 we evolved eating meat, humans are hyper carnivores.

[@ingrimni7177]

@@BioShocklt too weak for an argument, it can be 0,001%

[@BioShocklt]

@@ingrimni7177 We were eating meat exclusively for atleast 4.7mil of years, no wonder why people thrive on high fat carnivore and get sick on high carb, fiber, seed oil diets.

[@StarrChasingComets]

I see all these horror stories about Chimpanzees attacking their owners and grow afraid of them but then I see this a gentle giant showing affection and being so wonderful and that's when I get confused with things however I guess It depends on how their raised. This one Is one of the good results I guess and makes me remember how much I wish to have the chance to bond with a chimp or monkey of some kind despite my growing fear of them from those crazy stories.

[@GenerallyTyler]

It's always a risk. As an expert who has lived with and taken care of Bow for so many years, she knows what to avoid that might make him feel threatened or intimidated. She also knows what signs to look for if he was to get agitated and distance herself if need be.

[@Marvin-dg8vj]

They are physically powerful animals who behave aggressively in groups towards each other. Older male chimps are considered highly dangerous if they escape from captivity and are usually shot if they show signs of agitation

[@Justin-vi8dr]

They are very much like us I think. The same human can be extremely dangerous in situation a (war/battlefield), but extremely well caring for it's environment in situation b (taking care of your pet/garden/children/etc.). Intelligence makes you capable of being more dangerous and loving at the same time.

[@lisabaltzer4190]

I would guess that the dangerous ones are male. This one is probably female. Female animals are less aggressive.

[@johnnysins6851]

I hope this duo will be together for a very very long time

[@sarahmurphy8030]

He has a really close bond with you which is lovely to watch. He making sure you're in tip top condition ❤

[@ЕленаФомченко-е2й]

Лучший ЛОР врач! Так бы на приеме врачи внимательно осматривали! Даже нос почистил!

[@gearsofwar07]

Are you ever afraid of him while he’s grooming you? Has he ever hurt you? Even on accident? I hear Chimps are incredibly powerful but it looks like he’s trying to be delicate

[@sydneebean99]

No she’s not, she raised him with her daughter. I’ve been a watcher for a couple years now and I can say that I’ve never seen bow be aggressive towards Aya :) He’s quite the gentleman

[@sh1nighami]

chimps are about 1.35 % stronger than a avg male, she is mostly fine if he went bezerk

[@gearsofwar07]

@@sh1nighami No. That’s wrong. Chimps are 1.35 TIMES stronger than humans, which is to say they’re stronger than us by a third. Not 1.35 percent. They’re about 33.33% stronger than a human.

[@shady6427]

@@sh1nighami bro that chimp could literally tear her face off

[@silvanoyeezus]

​@@sh1nighami 1.35% stronger than a very rage man ?!?! Cause chimps do not have muscle control

[@mitchellmcgrath9285]

Love him I would think he would give the best cuddles

[@shane7051]

Until it rips your face off

[@carolkeaney7557]

Really love watching your videos too.. goes to show how much care and attention he gives making sure you're okay. Even though you know you're fine, :) .

[@psilocybe4623]

this is awsome, he must have microscopic view when hes so interested in our pure skin, he allways find something to get it done.....amaising

[@enfiora9928]

Anyone else find this HILARIOUSLY SWEET….some of it is so funny…like realllly digging for gold in that nostril but the look on his face….he looks so sweet and genuine about it…. 🥰😂

[@Xunethqualn]

the fact that chimps are so much like us with their hands and physique is just so fun to me. I would like to experience something like this once in my life.

[@egohawk]

It's incredible how we can undestand each other... I've no doubt we both have a common past

[@sabrinasworldofASMR]

The only thing I be worried about is around the eyes. But it looks like he’s trying to be gentle.

[@tracyk4808]

wow that blows my mind . they are so close to us . but could anialte us in a hart beat. absolutely amazing

[@MildlyAutisticApe]

I’ve got a theory that ASMR is just a resurfacing of our ancient ape grooming behavior. Our ancestors did it for millions of years, so when we’re watching ASMR it triggers that calming “I’m being groomed” sensation in us too.

[@Zelda-m5i]

Watching this puts me to sleep in such a euphoric calming way.. i have the feel good goosebumps right now lol

[@SergioBecerraII]

This is the calmest ASMR ever.

[@VersatileKing13]

He checks the earlobes for capillary refill, an indicator of blood circulation.

[@justme2]

What a trip... He knows what he's looking for 3:00

[@chrislour8938]

My lady is so courageous, and quite pretty i should say:)

[@jrobbin24]

What a magnificent creature

[@TheEccentricPoet]

Just aww! Super off the charts adorable

[@NRG56]

He looks a lot like Tommy Lee Jones

[@izzyoriaku8306]

Exactly 😂😂😂

[@NRG56]

@izzyoriaku8306 it's nice to see he's enjoying his retirement lol

[@izzyoriaku8306]

@@NRG56 😆 🤣

[@peculiar1104]

He's fascinated with her eyes

[@sanflo2810]

He concentrates on the eye, nose, mouth.

[@billvinson7859]

Good checking behind the ears.❤ I hope she gave him a good tip.

[@bigdaddy-fk5bi]

99.8% THE SAME DNA AS US.

[@betsabe1909]

Ikr look at his ears omg they are identical to ours 🤯🤯🐵👨🏻

[@speartongamer6080]

I’m not very knowledgeable about chimps or most animals in general, so forgive me if my question seems odd or smart-ass-ish. But how can she guarantee he won’t just harm her one day out of no where? Personally I’d be terrified just being close to one.

[@ToyKingWonder]

You are one of the few people that get it. You should be terrified. They are wild animals. Household pets have been domesticated for thousands of years. I hope I am wrong, but things will likely not end well for this person.

[@thewolven6075]

@@ToyKingWonder You both are forgetting how Bow has been raised. He has language to explain things that may be bothering him and to communicate. I'm not saying he's not a wild animal, but he's what I'd call a very rare exception to his species. His capacity for an "unseen" violent outburst is very low. If a chimpanzee becomes violent, there's usually a reason for it. However, the species has shown a vicious streak in the wild and captivity, along with mob behavior. Bow is a very gentle creature and I doubt he falls into this.

[@Heccct]

All animals are unpredictable, even humans (We're actually way more insidious and unpredictable, lol). There's many factors that make it more or less likely that something would hurt you. It's just that most things we domesticated can't actually cause us significant, life-threatening harm very easily. A chimpanzee doesn't fall into that category. If they want to, they're definitely intelligent enough to mutilate you within seconds. At the end of the day, it may never happen, but there is also no guarantees that it won't. It's up to everyone to decide what risks they want to take. Personally, I couldn't ever 100% trust any living creature that isn't me.

[@speartongamer6080]

@@Heccct I appreciate the explanation.

[@oDM0o]

In another comment she mentions how she's lived with him for 20 years, so I'm sure bu now she knows when he's agitated or when he needs to be left alone I still wouldn't keep an exotic animal as a pet, but to each their own

[@whatsthechannelnamex]

I enjoy these longer grooming

[@yeukaiguruva2801]

Love your videos! Very calming. Thank you

[@ZippedUpKitz]

What happened to Bow's mum? I saw on another video where you said he was Missouri Born and Bred… what happened to his mum that he would co e to be in your care? I can’t get over how gentle he is at his age! Friends of my mum had a female chimp that they has to surrender to the zoo when she was 9 or 10 years old… despite being raised and loved by humans, she just became so unruly and temperamental… once she had a baby of her own, she calmed down again and would even bring her baby to her foster parents to see it when they would go up to the zoo to visit her… it amazes me that you have been able to keep Bow for 18 years now? He's a beautiful boy…

[@AyaKatz]

Twenty years, now, actually. It goes by so fast.

[@ZippedUpKitz]

@@AyaKatz wow?.. twenty years??? That is amazing!!! What happened to his mother? I watched the dvds of Bow and saw you got him when he was a month old from a primate research facility… what happened to his mum????

[@AyaKatz]

@@ZippedUpKitz Bow’s biological mother is alive and well. Nothing happened to her. She continued to live with her extended family. As happens with many adoptions, both the biological and the adoptive mothers are good people, and things are arranged with the best interests of the child in mind. Nothing bad has to happen to one mother for the other mother to be able to give a child a home.

[@ZippedUpKitz]

@@AyaKatz oh I’m not saying anything bad happened… please do not mistake my curiosity as being accusatory… I was just curious as to why baby Bow wasn’t with his biological mum :) My mum's friend had a little female chimp, Manda, and she came from a primate research facility… but it had been closed down due to inhumane treatment of the primates… she was the sweetest little thing and I absolutely adored her. I was just a kid at the time, 14 years old, but loved playing with her! I was very said for her foster parents when they had to surrender her… they still see her though… I think your boy Bow is an amazing chimp… he was obviously raised with unconditional love and respect!!!!

[@death3678]

This is visual ASMR

[@shartne]

he is a sweet guy. He has not found even one bug and that is what they are looking for I think.

[@BapeGangMember]

It’s not just about bugs but dead skin and boogers, too. That’s why it’s called grooming, literally taking care of your appearance so you won’t look dirty.

[@gheerock4077]

so relaxing watching chimp..

[@laetichat1645]

Vous êtes unique je pense . C est impressionnant la relation qu il y a entre vs et lui . 👍😊

[@Pwnners]

La chaîne D"ASMR Monkey Pro" dans le même genre, mais il à un African Green pas un chimpanzé

[@Gman-109]

Does Bow frequently display still? It's be really cool if you could post a new vid sometime of one of his displays, once it warms up. Thanks again for another video!

[@AyaKatz]

Yes, he still displays, but it will be easier to show this in the spring.

[@real2124]

display what, sorry?

[@Gman-109]

@@real2124 Nick, male chimps (and sometimes the "alpha" females even) frequently put on a "threat display", where they "pant-hoot", and then engage in some sort of strength demonstration, like dragging large fallen trees, kicking trees, slapping the ground, kicking cages...you get the idea. Anyhow, this behavior is shortened to "displaying" by primatologist and so forth. Good question!

[@michaelmaloskyjr]

Like us examining and looking at ourselves, but from millions of years ago. Meta upon meta here. Crazy how much we still rely upon and trust our nose, that primitive, near-limbic part of the brain. The billions of dollars wrapped up in scents and smells industries demonstrates this.

[@svetabeg5]

so, it's half past five in the morning...)) Google gave me your channel..it's amazing!! I asked myself the question: is it worth spending time on this? - Certainly!!! it's such a pleasure! the pleasure you have given me is priceless. Thank you!

[@shiningwolf8269]

I vote for a chimchim asmr channel after these videos

[@thoughtsurferzone5012]

This is beyond grooming. This dude will be asking for her Blue Cross card soon.

[@islaadele1212]

I'm surprised he doesn't comb through her hair looking for ticks.

[@andrewcombe8907]

I’m amazed he didn’t pull out a stethoscope, BP monitor and thermometer. This ain’t grooming it’s a full exam.

[@sydneebean99]

What is your favorite memory with him? :3 best wishes you two

[@AyaKatz]

All my memories with Bow are good ones.

[@mitchellmcgrath9285]

Love watching your videos

[@Agnet_Faze]

The way she is soooo gentle fascinates me...

[@Jakub2]

​@@MyKZbin. doesn't matter

[@Duckluckmuck]

Asmr at its finest

[@real2124]

much appreciated 👍

[@electroslimeEN]

its almost 4 am how did i get here

[@raelchebii]

He recommends referral to eye specialist

[@mysteriousastrolabe]

Don’t mean this in a bad way but it’s so unsettling bc it looks like a human stuck in a chimp costume doing a med checkup😖

[@Flameysaur]

such a cool video, thank you

[@lorispicer4598]

Do you think if you ever tried to go and groom him like he does to you, do you think he'd let you do it?

[@elenlampe6020]

jaz se ne bi upala..verjetno je treba le poznat živalico..da se ji lahko tako pustiš..srečno..pozdrav iz Slovenije💋💋💋

[@Zinaida602]

Я засыпаю😁😍это как массаж,я балдею

[@ShoutsWillEcho1]

I am curious how he would react if a human started grooming him back :D

[@racerx2580]

Hmmmm yes I see....... Yes this is definitely an ear lobe 😂

[@MetalMatt2510]

3:20 making sure you clean behind your ears 😉

[@GlobalChitChat8]

This is interesting I’m not sure what’s really going on but it’s interesting 😂

[@arlinemarjamaa4233]

Is he looking for bugs?

[@brigoose7945]

Hes so gentle

[@barbarawebb7185]

What is the purpose of grooming?

[@chtexascommando]

It can be used to check for lice and tooth decay and other stuff like that. Kind of like a medical diagnosis by an ape

[@memes_from_mars]

I searched for this! 😂😂😂

[@Julde1]

I would be terrified stiff😶

[@pi5tolpete989]

He says she has pretty green eyes 👀👀

[@Gueenelizabett]

He is always touching in your nose 👃

[@catboy9642]

Very intreaging

[@paulwaterhouse801]

can i book a session?

[@ГеоргийНастенко-н1з]

This monkey is male or female?

[@AyaKatz]

Not a monkey. This chimpanzee is male.

[@Viktor-vq5xd]

What is monkey similar with a man. What are man similar with a monkey.

[@brasiliano610]

È terapeutico e rilassante guardare questi video. Cerco di immaginare di essere io che mi faccio toccare😏😏

[@joannabebel7206]

Sing, reachout to other People?? 🙏🌎🌏🌍

[@Stonymakebriwnie]

Big monkey gona sée thème selfs,i don't liké whene hé toutch your eyes

[@Jaavagirl]

❤️

[@ОльгаСтепанова-э4н]

Релакс

[@charleshanna2089]

It would be greatif he was wearibg a white lab coat , stethascope and head mirror

[@mdsuroj]

Bangla I love you

[@taylorlovell5856]

I like the way you answer everyone's questions.

[@mdsuroj]

Hi Tum Ho Sundar Bangladeshi I love you

[@user-gm5fj6ec4j]

Brr ... 🤫

[@edwright480]

I think you have a potential boyfriend there...

[@ФатимаТанашева-е6я]

🦍🥰🥰🥰👍⚘⚘⚘

[@mdsuroj]

ami tomake je Mon Majisa I love u

[@RIO0207]

When will humans learn? If she ends up like Charla Nash then I guess that's up to her... all for some clout on KZbin 😅

[@NoLanConnection]

That chimp suffered from Lyme disease and was on Xanax and booze, he wasn't your typical chimpanzee. Not to mention Nash came to him when he was clearly agitated and agitated him more. This chimpanzee is grooming her, this is a friendly behavior, she won't be attacked.

[@КлавдияГригорьеваСтрашнова]

Милое животное! Хочется его поцеловать!

[@MikeDoff]

Why it doing that?

[@betsabe1909]

0:17 those beautiful eyes 👀🐵