Chimp
October 18, 2008
October 11, 2008
September 14, 2008
September 08, 2008
Chimp Loves Dog, Rege and Nzee
A cute picture of a chimpanzee carrying his pet dog is a far cry from the disturbing images animal rights activist Karl Amman usually captures on film.
The ape called Nzee, meaning old man, was rescued by Mr Amman after the animal lover was shot at by illegal chimp traders in Africa.
Nzee is one of two 'bush meat orphans' that have been offered sanctuary at Mr Amman's home in Nanyuki, Kenya.
The chimp has even 'adopted' pet dog Rege – taking him for walks tucked under his arm which allowed Mr Amman to take the quirky picture.
'Nzee picked him out of the litter and carried him around for some time. Whenever a new puppy comes along, there's a genuine interest,' the 59-year-old said.
He admitted some people may accuse him of hypocrisy by taking the pair out of their natural habitat but he insists they are happy and safer.
August 16, 2008
Pet Detective Called in to Find Chimp
(Insert your own Jim Carrey joke here)
(File photo of Moe the Chimp)
Pet detectives have been called into assist in the search for Moe the chimp, according to Michael McCasland, a spokesman for Moe's owners.
The search had entered a "wait-and-see" phase after more than a month of pursuing the missing chimpanzee using helicopters, bloodhounds and video surveillance.
"Animal experts are flying in (this) week,"
McCasland said. "They'll advise us on how and where to look for Moe."
On June 27, Moe escaped his enclosure at Jungle Exotics, a Devore company that provides animals to the entertainment industry. He is owned by St. James and LaDonna Davis of West Covina.
Since Moe escaped "we've investigated 18 leads," McCasland said. "But in the last 10 days there's been nothing."
McCasland said that searchers still believe Moe is inside one of the brush-filled canyons surrounding Jungle Exotics.
"We think he bolted through a lot of brush, became disoriented, and can't find his way out," McCasland said.
Searchers have discussed numerous tactics to search the brush-filled canyons, including using machetes, infrared and tractors, none of which were viable.
Our fingers are crossed for Moe.
August 14, 2008
August 13, 2008
Pose like a chimpanzee...
A study has found that Michael Phelps' victory pose after winning the men's relay race at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Monday is an instinctive trait of all primates, including gorillas.
The triumphant pose, arms thrust at the sky and chest puffed out at a defeated rival, has been performed by blind athletes, who could not have learned the move by watching others.
The scientists concluded the dance is the same for many, regardless of country of origin.
August 10, 2008
Monkey in front of recording equipment
No link, just this picture of a chimp possibly producing an album.
