Reaching for Olivier with four limbs and a tail. Chiquito is passionate about the things he loves, and one of his favorite things is a human... our regent biologist, Olivier.
Chiquito only sees Olivier four times a year, but when he does, it's a very tactile meeting. He hugs Olivier. He grooms Olivier's hair. He sniffs his fingers after touching Olivier's chest, where spider monkeys have a scent gland. He licks the sweat on Oliver's forehead.
At four years of age, Chiquito is too strong and potentially dangerous to interact with Olivier without chain link between them. And were he so inclined, he could do serious damage through the chain link - but the only time he exhibits frustration (by showing his teeth) is when he has to let go.
Chiquito only sees Olivier four times a year, but when he does, it's a very tactile meeting. He hugs Olivier. He grooms Olivier's hair. He sniffs his fingers after touching Olivier's chest, where spider monkeys have a scent gland. He licks the sweat on Oliver's forehead.
At four years of age, Chiquito is too strong and potentially dangerous to interact with Olivier without chain link between them. And were he so inclined, he could do serious damage through the chain link - but the only time he exhibits frustration (by showing his teeth) is when he has to let go.
 Sniffing his finger after touching Olivier's chest. |  Grooming Olivier's hair. |  Licking Olivier's forehead. |
It takes two of us to peel Olivier's shirt from Chiquito's hands and feet. Still unwilling to say good-bye, he reaches out with the "long arm of his tail."
 Trying to pull Olivier closer. |  Offering his tail for a last good-bye. |
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