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.
Category Archives: News
Gorillas Seize Gorilla Sanctuary
October 27, 2008 – 7:37 pm
Gorilla Match
October 23, 2008 – 7:49 pm
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 [...]
Banana Diet
October 17, 2008 – 8:42 pm
People in Japan are now doing what monkeys have known for a long time: eating Bananas. It’s a fad diet to help you control your weight. Where did these clever humans get the idea? The Banana Diet is extremely popular right now.
Monkeybot
October 15, 2008 – 8:13 pm
Research released today shows that Macaques brains are extremely powerful. They were able to send brain signals through electrodes to a paralyzed wrist muscle. Impressive. The wrist was paralyzed using local anesthetic so that it was only temporary. Check the article for more details. They essentially made a monkeybot.
About Those Bonobos
October 14, 2008 – 8:46 pm
Bonobos are long known as the sex addicts of the animal kingdom. To them having sex is like shaking hands is to a politician. They shake every hand they can reach… if you know what I mean. Here’s an interesting study about the other side of these sex machines:
As hippies had Altamont, [...]
Orangutan Sick From Chinese Milk
September 30, 2008 – 8:51 pm
From thewest.co.au:
A Chinese zoo is checking its animals after a lion cub and two orangutans were found to be developing kidney stones from drinking contaminated powdered milk, state media reported today.
Even orangutans can’t escape the Chinese Milk Scandal
Monkey Marathon
September 29, 2008 – 8:36 pm
The sixth annual 7km Great Gorilla Run started and finished at the London Underwriting Centre, off Mincing Lane, this morning.
I didn’t know they did this either. Make sure to check out the picture in the article. I doubt you’ll ever see something like that again (outside of Britain that is). I like [...]
MySpace Helps Find A Monkey
September 24, 2008 – 8:35 pm
Apparently MySpace can be useful for something. Pennsylvania police used MySpace to help track down a stolen monkey.
Thieves were only charged with burglary, not monkeynapping.
World’s Oldest Gorilla Dead At 55
September 5, 2008 – 7:38 pm
Jenny, the 55 year old Western lowland gorilla, the world’s oldest died. She had been suffering from a stomach tumor and was euthanized to prevent further suffering.
Monkeys Like To Share And Receive
August 26, 2008 – 7:40 pm
According to new research, monkeys like giving and receiving, much like their human counterparts. Apparently the capuchins were more willing to share with monkeys they knew than strangers. Again, just like humans.
Tune in tomorrow for a special post.
