Chimpanzee David

David was born in an experimental laboratory, but fortunately he was never used in research. His father died in the laboratory and his mother Shusha was unable to breastfeed him - possibly due to an untreated infection. Shusha was particularly caring towards David, but his nurse at the time had to bottle-feed him at home for several months. In 2000, before the chimpanzees were moved to the ape facility in Gänserndorf, he took part in a resocialization programme in rooms at the experimental laboratory. Provisional connections were opened between four isolation cages. This allowed him to live together with his mother and his sister Xsara. He is known as the group's explorer and is curious and courageous. He is usually the first to take on new challenges. He is particularly adept at using tools. David always goes out of his way for the ladies. He particularly likes Bonnie and Helene. He loves to groom them and thus strengthen their relationship again and again. He also willingly shares his food with the others. David is still going through puberty. He likes to provoke from time to time, but is tolerated by Anton and Moritz, who show understanding for the adolescent. David loves to play "chase" with Moritz in the outdoor enclosure and is always one of the first when the doors to the outside are opened.