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Friday, July 22, 2005
"He was spotted above the carousel"
Escaped dutch ape darted, captured unharmed. No truth to rumors of hashish-bar visits.
"more than 750 oral presentations"
2,000 of the world's leading environmental scientists take Brazilian adventure.
Thursday, July 21, 2005
"grabbed a sandwhich out of the hands of a Chinese lady tourist"
What to expect when a troop of baboons descend on your tour group.
"somehow escaped from his cage"
Max, 19-year-old orangutan at WI's Racine Zoo, lured back to cage with treats.
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
"We'll see what they'll do"
Kansan citizen panel calls for barrier upgrades at Topeka Zoo's Discovering Apes exhibit to better protect discovered & exhibited apes from sniffly zoo-goers and, uhh. What'd she say?
Update: This may be the quoted Megan Mosack, at some time when she wasn't "up high on to[p] of the exhibit."
"Whether that is a metal barrier, or a moat, or things so birds can't drop these type of dangerous dead animals into these exhibits," Panel chairperson Megan Mosack said.careless vultures, that's it — sniffly zoo-goers and careless vultures: hazards to Man's closest relatives.
Update: This may be the quoted Megan Mosack, at some time when she wasn't "up high on to[p] of the exhibit."
"We do not have the infrastructure to deal with this kind of a problem"
In New Delhi, monkey menace turns to "simian terror".
"unlawful restraint, breach of peace and interfering with an officer"
Owner of Connecticut's "Action Wildlife" charged after locking non-paying customers in.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
"examining different options"
India's Byculla Zoo looks to outsource, concentrate on core competencies.
"monkeys' level of self-awareness somewhere between that of dogs and orangutans"
National Academy of Sciences researchers outsmart monkeys, National Geographic reports.
"inadequate promotion of this Mgahinga forest specie"
Uganda does poorly promoting itself to gorilla-gaga Japanese, says head of Uganda Export Promotion Board.
"Minneapolis FM community radio station KFAI"
Ape-tending zookeeper at St. Paul's Como Zoo has a life outside of work, too.
Monday, July 18, 2005
"someone chopped the locks off his monkey cage"
Someone in New Zealand is interfering with Whirling Brothers' Circus.
"by Christmas 2006, your children will want a big, plush monkey named Oka"
You gotta start young if you're gonna stick it out!
"he's doing pretty well for himself"
"The other night I took an 80-year-old taxidermied monkey, set it on fire in the pool and filmed it from beneath with an underwater camera..."What-ever.
"asking people not to feed the animals"
One-armed gibbon at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo to serve as object lesson for visitors.
Sunday, July 17, 2005
"steel, chicken wire and paper towels, dipped in wax"
Sculptor ready for foundry to cast statue of Bill, world's oldest chimpanzee.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
"a spider monkey climbed on Farmer's back"
Photographer practices animal portraiture at Springfield IL's Henson Robinson Zoo.
Friday, July 15, 2005
"He is fed on Amul milk"
Chief vet's wife fosters orphaned stump-tailed Macaque at India's Assam Zoo.
"he might be guilty of a serious drug trafficking crime"
No bail for "The Monkey", says Bulgarian court.
Thursday, July 14, 2005
"a taste of how the affluent live"
Kenyan journalist goes bush with unusual, ummm, enthusiasm:
As I shower, monkeys jump from one tree to the other and chat happily , enjoying a rare sight.
Nakedness, in the bush is no big deal and I soon get used to the prying monkeys' eyes.
"a primate cycle of family violence"
Rhesus monkeys abused when young become abusive parents, says University of Chicago primatologist.
"An investigation has been launched"
UK woman waits to see if Caribbean holiday monkey bite infected her with rabies. Also, the food was poison. (And such small portions!)
"I had 14 stitches with one bite"
Nobody else should have monkeys, says founder of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary.
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
"odds are we're going to shoot it"
Noble County, OH Sheriff's Office not sanguine about taking bitey monkey alive.
Update: "he is small, he is very strong and is considered dangerous".
Update: "he is small, he is very strong and is considered dangerous".
"The case is closed"
Mount Holly, PA's long-lost Historic Mount Holly Monkey statue returned safely. Town may sell it.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
"My client is innocent unless convicted"
Via The Colossus, white-collar crime in Connecticut just ain't what it used to be.
"Where funding and resources are scarce"
Anyone finding 1,000 orangutans is asked to contact ProFauna Indonesia.
"this is the first time they've ever had any problem of this nature"
Gorilla vs. chimpanzee in Jacksonville, FL. As expected, gorilla won.
Monday, July 11, 2005
“the distinguishable "hooti-hoo-hoo" squeaks of the ring-tailed lemurs”
Valley Children's Zoo at California's Oakland Zoo nearly ready.
"old age, accidents or unavoidable"
American Zoo and Aquarium Association issues audit of Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo animal deaths.
"injected human brain cells into monkey fetuses to study the effects"
One day closer to Planet of the Apes, scientists worry.
Sunday, July 10, 2005
"(22) Monkeys Free"
Hoax 'for sale' ad for animals from petting zoo draws ire of farmer whose phone it lists.
Saturday, July 09, 2005
"good for the vast majority of citizens"
MuD & PHuD is all over Connecticut politicians who hear opportunity calling in the Kelo decision.
Friday, July 08, 2005
"Monkeys are terrifying"
Jessica Alba no monkey fan, says contactmusic.com.
Also, glass-diver Iggy Pop terrified by Elton John in gorilla suit.
Also, glass-diver Iggy Pop terrified by Elton John in gorilla suit.
"performing silly tricks for cheap laughs"
Men’s Wearhouse ads will continue to suck, but will henceforth be ape-free and PETA-approved.
Monkeys love baskets, it seems
South Bend, IN firefighters help Boys and Girls Club to build baskets and toys for monkeys
The baskets help enrich the lives of the animals by giving them something to do. They also encourage natural behavior.
"teaching the primates to enter transfer carriers on cue"
Florida's Caribbean Gardens: The Zoo in Naples battens down hatches as hurricane approaches.
"at this point, we are having no loose monkeys"
Ceremony honoring Minnesota farm unmarred, nay, unattended by monkeys.
"the list is pretty comprehensive"
Via cinematical, National Primate Research Center at the University of Wisconsin publishes "Motion Pictures Featuring Monkeys and Apes."
"informing them that a bomb had been placed in the monkey enclosure"
Bomb scare at India's Byculla Zoo.
Thursday, July 07, 2005
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
"influenza and other viruses"
Respiratory disease major killer of wild gorillas. Sniffly ecotourists blamed.
"they received the first batch of 20 monkeys in the last week of June"
Scientists at India's National Institute of Virology able to resume vaccine research after four-year obstruction by Central Committee for Purpose of Control and Supervision on Experimental Animals ends.
"The main snake I wanted to see was the Gaboon viper"
Western Kentucky University faculty, staff to tackle bushmeat problem. Cafeteria concessionaire non-committal.
"to clearly illustrate his dominance"
Lincoln Park Zoo gorilla attack described as "not aggressive" and gorilla as "friendly". Nobody describes OSHA as "friendly".
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
"The locals clearly thought we were no-hopers"
When in Holland, be sure to visit Apenheul gorilla and monkey reserve in Apeldoorn:
And wear a cup.
It is home to more than 30 species of primates, many of them free to confront you as you walk through the parkSo, you know, check your valuables.
And wear a cup.
"it is nothing compared to what the animals go through"
Philippine PETA loons pester Covance workers in Singapore.
"Kyle Petty has been in contact with LaDonna Davis many times offering her words of encouragement"
St James Davis, victim of California chimp attack continues to recuperate.
"the woman is in good condition"
Gorilla bites keeper at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.
Update: Zookeeper released from hospital, zoo blames keeper not Kwan, the gorilla.
Update: Zookeeper released from hospital, zoo blames keeper not Kwan, the gorilla.
"One protester wearing a monkey mask climbed on to a traffic light to view the spectacle"
A few bad anarchists spoil the whole Carnival for all the more laid-back anti-capitalists. Sod off, swampy! explained.
Monday, July 04, 2005
"we can confirm that the elephant will not appear again"
UK's Captive Animals' Protection Society gloats after getting another animal fired.
"we are sending the wrong message"
Nothern Ireland member of Parliament more concerned about the appearances part than the dirty, vicious, bitey part of monkey ownership.
"The bills are modeled after successful legislation"
“Great Ape Conservation and Reauthorization Act” to throw more monkey down Democratic Republic of Congo rathole.
Sunday, July 03, 2005
"I just wanted a place to chill out"
UK veterinary surgeon's shed design put to use in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest gorilla conservation work.
"How ghastly is this?"
Animal Crackers is on top of the eagerness of PETA loons to kill animals (over 10,000 between 1998 and 2003) and ugly related topics.
"squealing and leaping about"
Nicole Kidman spotted loitering about the ape house, acting like a chimpanzee, says Irish ExaminerThomas Crosbie Media.
Saturday, July 02, 2005
"officials said they do not get rid of their aging animals"
Animal Rights Foundation of Florida blame Florida's Metro Zoo for what others do. They are handy, though.
Friday, July 01, 2005
"INDANGANGAGI!"
Rwanda Parks and Tourism Board gets a taker on adopt-a-gorilla plan: telecom company MTN Rwandacell.
"What no one knew, however, was the female ring-tailed lemur was pregnant"
North Carolina's Schiele Museum of Natural History surprised, pleased with lemur births.
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