In 1986, she came to the experimental laboratory as a chimpanzee infant, alone and isolated. Her cage with a grid floor was little bigger than she was. In 1997, she was released from the experiment and subsequently got to know other chimpanzees step by step in a resocialization program. Schuscha gave birth to her son David in 1998 and Xsara a year later, but both had to be raised by bottle by the keepers. This is because Schuscha never had the opportunity to learn what it takes to be a mother. She is more of a friend to her children than a mother and especially enjoys playing with Xsara. Schuscha is a chimpanzee lady who keeps order between the men. She placates them with hugs and pats them on the back. She cultivates female friendships a lot by grooming. At the moment, her favorite female friends are Bonnie and Lingoa. Schuscha was one of the first chimpanzees to sit on a high tree in the outdoor enclosure. Then her son David followed. She loves to eat and has been put on a diet as she is very prone to gaining weight.
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