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

Kalunde looking up as the group passes by on their way to nest for the night
Chimp Slapping Display
Peter Hudson
Chimp Grooming
Mutual or circular grooming groups are not uncommon in Mahale. Here Kalunde reaches places that the chimp can't normally see