Eli the Chimpanzee No. 2

You wouldn’t know from Eli the Chimpanzee’s adorable disposition and profile that he was at the center of a somewhat contentious custody battle. As he was purchased for a whopping $65,000, this gentle chimp was as coveted an animal as I’ve come across. Luckily the dust has settled in chimpanzee divorce court, and Eli has found a good home in LA, where I went to photograph him with his trainer, who also takes care of his mate, Tag the Kodiak Bear. Larger-size prints may be available. More about prints and framing here.