Jeff was timid when he arrived at Chimp Haven. Today, he is the second-ranked male in his social group and is known to prefer the company of female chimpanzees. He is a chimpanzee that can often be found following a particular female throughout the forest. However, Jeff does spend time grooming the other males in an effort to cement alliances and ensure their future support. Jeff will rally the other males in his group when it is time to come inside.
Jeff is often seen carrying plastic toys in his mouth for days at a time. It is funny to see this large, powerful, muscular male carrying a pink dog toy in his mouth as he moves from place to place! Jeff also enjoys the roses the chimpanzees receive around Valentine’s Day – often eating the flowers and leaves and stripping them to stem in a matter of minutes.
