Chimps We Know

The "F" Family

Freud

(1971 - )

Fifi's oldest son, Freud, benefited from the strength and position of his powerful family. As he grew up he was supported not only by his mother, who was rising in rank at that time, but also by her elder brother Figan, who was alpha male during Freud's impressionable juvenile years.

When he was seven years old, Freud began the long task of intimidating the females of the community. As he dared to challenge the higher-ranking females, they turned on him. But Fifi always rushed to her son's rescue—and together they dominated Freud's adversaries. Without doubt, this built up Freud's self-confidence.

Freud became alpha male at the age of 22 in February 1993. He was a popular laid-back alpha until the fall of 1997, when he became weakened by sarcoptic mange and his brother Frodo took over.