Fascinating Hairless Chimp Shows He's The Boss In His New Habitat

Finally, after years of planning, Twycross zoo in Atherstone England opened the new 1,160sqm semi-translucent Chimpanzee habitat called Eden, which is designed to replicate the wild environment as close as possible.
The first 5 chimps have now been moved in and the public got the first look at the new home. They have been in the new enclosure for a few days before opening to get used to their new home. Looking at Jambo, the alpha male with his sidekick Rosie, they seemed still quite unsure of it all. Looking around and just generally taking it all in. At times it seems like they are still stunned and can’t quite figure everything out. For now, only the inside is open as the bad weather prevented the outside to be finished. The landscape needs a bit more work. Also they are waiting to move the rest of the chimpanzees over before they open the outdoors and as you can see in the beginning of the video, Twycross staff has already done a great job and the size is just amazing.
Jambo has a good look around and even comes up to the window to say hello to the visitors, while Rosie found a little side window to look at all the people. More climbing going on for Jambo and then he shows everybody that he is still the boss , the alpha male jumps down and runs forcefully towards the metal door and kicks it with his powerful legs. Not just the once, he runs up to the door again and does the same, before he returns to be calm and just sitting there on the climbing straps.
The question on your mind is, why is Jambo hairless? People also call him the “naked chimp”. Some people think they shaved him or that he is ill. The truth is, the ape has alopecia, a medical term for hair loss and he had it since adolescence. He is now 35 years old and with his hair gone you can simply see how powerfully muscular he is. Being hairless hasn’t stopped him from anything, rather the opposite as he’s the alpha male and rules his habitat.
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[Emy]

He looks human...without all that hair. Amazing to truly see how powerful they are. Impressive muscle mass.

[ThePunisher]

Never even crossed my mind that chimps are pure muscle. Terrifying.

[alexandergonzalez]

The dull color, the metal doors, the sharp corners, the dimly lit seems more to me like a prison than an environment suitable for wild animals.

[BobMeyers]

Hairless is very revealing, not only of their huge, powerful muscles but also their evolutionary closeness to humans. I have never seen hairless before.

[yono]

People still wondering if a human could fight a chimp (let along a gorilla);
Here can be seen its natural physique, and IN CAPTIVITY, where the exercice is limited.
Pure muscle, fast and limitless when it comes to dealing damage.
It´d be like fighting a ripped olympic gymnast who could also bite your fingers, ears and face off without hesitating. And i'd say an adult chimp is even stronger than that...
Chimps are scary

[billbixby]

Back when ole Jambo had both of his external ears.

[Esuper]

So look at this guy and tell me evolution is bunk. Change the head on him and he looks like most guys in prison on a yard break.

[vzrltqu]

That muscle density is outta this world

[kerrymulholland]

I’m pretty sure he used to be the old man that lived down the road from me LOL 😂

[candyc.]

He’s a beautiful boy! I hope they enjoy their new enclosure! 😊

[jayeetagoswami]

My God. This Jumbo is hero as well as boss also. Thanks Slogger Vlogger to show us the wonderful work of the Twycross zoo. Our friends are getting shelter and happiness.

[aspieotaku]

Imagine as a chimp losing a fight to Jambo, its like losing a fight to a naked man lol.

[jefkoele-wijn]

1:16 Humans also show this behaviour in prison

[alessandromorter]

Did someone forget their grandpa in the monkey enclosure??

[dentyph]

Why is everyone so surprised how much muscle they have? You walk around using your arms and swinging and climbing all day your going to be jacked too

[josiahtrelawny]

Grandpa it’s time to go home now please get out of the ape’s exhibit

[zzman]

Without the fur you get a good understanding of how truly muscular they are.

[spawn]

1:16 oh he knows Capoeria. Nice kick to the steel wall.

[terryford]

Slow down fella, ya DON'T wanna get that sac caught up on a piece of metal!!🙈🙉🙊

[phylliswood]

Thanks for a great video. The new enclosure is wonderful.
He's very muscular. It's a testament to his strength of character that he is alpha.