Yet another one. Aren’t these fun to watch?
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For a change of pace, here’s a longer read. From the story:
How long have you and I known each other? Well, by my calculations, we go back quite some time. This can mean only one thing: It’s time for the monkey story.
How can you go wrong with something that starts like that? Read [...]
“Chimpanzee expert” (which is below Monkeyologist) at the Lincoln Park Zoo, Steve Ross says doesn’t like the Chimp videos. According to this article:
…comedic portrayals of chimps undermine conservationist efforts to save the endangered species.
Any truth to this? No, not really. It’s because of these portrayals that we love them so much. [...]
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Yes, another monkey masturbating. I’m mature, I know.
Vicki writes in to point out that Palm Oil, used in many foods because of efforts to remove trans-fats is really proving problematic to orangutans.
Some monkey-loving girl scouts decided to start a petition about it.
Have other monkey news/information/video/photos? Send it along.
Telegraph reports:
Researchers have found that monkeys combine calls to make them meaningful in the same way that humans do. The new study by the University of St Andrews may provide fresh insights into the evolution of human language.
So yes, they do speak in sentences. Now you know.
Sunshine, the 550-pound western lowland gorilla passed away after a brief illness, the Detroit Zoo announced. A memorial fund is being setup by the Detroit Zoological Society.
Does a gorilla body good. Even if it comes from your own?
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He’s turned Waterworld upside down.
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Here’s a orangutan recreating a scene from Waterworld but bypassing that contraption. Leave it to chimps to be much more efficient.
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