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Kalunde

Kalunde is by far and away the oldest male in the Mahale M Troop - at 53 years of age you may think he is over the hill but he is still a favourite with many of the females and reknown for manipulating chimp politics - He is The King Maker
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  • Kalunde 2 meters up a tree having his evening munch

    Kalunde 2 meters up a tree having his evening munch

    Peter Hudson

  • Kalunde the King Maker

    Kalunde the King Maker

    A wide and characterful chimp

  • Kalunde's hans in a tree 2 meters off the ground while foraging

    Kalunde's hans in a tree 2 meters off the ground while foraging

  • Kalunde takes a break from a circular grooming group

    Kalunde takes a break from a circular grooming group

  • Kalunde being groomed by Darwin

    Kalunde being groomed by Darwin

  • Kalunde - foot stretch

    Kalunde - foot stretch

    Wonderful old male - the Kingmaker at 53 years old

  • Kalunde and friends

    Kalunde and friends

  • Kalunde the King Maker - old and wise and relaxed

    Kalunde the King Maker - old and wise and relaxed

    Peter Hudson

  • Kalunde looking up as the group passes by on their way to nest for the night

    Kalunde looking up as the group passes by on their way to nest for the night

  • Chimp Slapping Display

    Chimp Slapping Display

    Peter Hudson

  • Chimp Grooming

    Chimp Grooming

    Mutual or circular grooming groups are not uncommon in Mahale. Here Kalunde reaches places that the chimp can't normally see

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