Pepper was born in the lab and was shuffled to various research facilities before ending up at one in New York State in 1984 when she was 14 years old. She remained there in a small cage until her retirement in 1997. Pepper's life at the sanctuary is now taking a turn for the better. When Pepper isn't playing with her chimp friends she is fastidiously cleaning her enclosures with a broom and dustpan. Yet Pepper's biggest task of the day is getting ready for bed. She often starts her elaborate routine, which includes arranging several blankets at the highest point of the play area, while the others are still eating dinner!

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