Monthly Archives: October 2008

Pumpkin Enrichment

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Judy sent in a video of Japanese Macaques (snow monkeys) enjoying some “pumpkin enrichment” at Central Park.

Halloween Costume

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Is there any better Halloween costume? I think not.

Little Kid Feeds Monkey

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Look how tiny the monkey is in relation to the little kid.

Consul Peter Smoking

This 1909 pic of Consul Peter (an early showbiz chimp) smoking comes from Shorpy. Click on the picture for a higher resolution version as well as a little more detailed history behind it.

Gorillas Seize Gorilla Sanctuary

Gorillas (as in militants not gigantic primates) have taken over the famed Virunga National Park. (which has been mentioned on this blog before). This is not good for the 200+ remaining wild Gorillas.
The Gorilla Protection blog run by park rangers is a good source for some info.

Search For Monkey

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Here’s the latest in primate technology: a video of someone searching for “monkey”.

Gorilla Match

Zookeepers in India are desperately trying to find a mate for the only Gorilla in the country. Polo 6ft 35yo male seeking F for good times.
Seriously, this gorilla’s got some blue balls. As we’ve seen on this site, monkeys are always having sex. This guy’s having none. If you [...]

Red Colobus Monkey

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Here’s a great video of a Red Colobus monkey. Suprisingly close up for amateur video.

Chimp On A Segway

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Here’s a chimp riding a Segway in what appears to be Japan. I don’t know why this is, but it is. Enjoy.

When Monkeys Attack 2

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more from yesterdays attack video. This is why you should keep your distance when dealing with a wild animal. Monkeys can be very territorial and defensive.