OTHER CURRENT RESIDENTS
Sparrow: (approx. 1957-present)
At approximately 54 years old, Sparrow is currently the oldest chimpanzee at Gombe. She is a strong, old chimp, who has successfully raised many offspring. While one of her sons went on to briefly become alpha male, another one of her sons, Sinbad, still travels with her despite his mature age. Sparrow immigrated to the Kasekela study community in 1971, and though she is the undisputed matriarch of the “S Family,” she is somewhat of a loner and keeps to herself. Though getting on in years, Sparrow’s wise and honest eyes still reveal the fortitude of her spirit.
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