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A man and his dog were attacked by a kangaroo who apparently felt threatened by the dog. The kangaroo first tried to drown the dog and then attacked the man when the man tried to rescue the dog and only left when the man elbowed the kangaroo in the face. On the [...]
Pet Monkey Attacks Toddler: “An Indiana toddler is recovering after being attacked by her uncle’s monkey, according to the Northwest Indiana Times.
The monkey, Sammy, which belongs to Richard and Laura Burlos of LaPorte, reached out of its cage and grabbed the hood of 10-month-old Brenna Nystrom, who was being held by her grandmother.
Then Sammy let [...]
Madagascar's Lemurs In Danger From 'Timber Mafia': “The lemur, a furry primate that symbolises Madagascar’s unique biodiversity, is under renewed threat from a ”timber mafia” pillaging the island’s forests for profit.
Environmentalists warn that a political crisis in the impoverished country is reversing conservation gains of recent years and putting hundreds if not thousands of species, [...]
Villagers Register Police Case To Arrest Monkey: “The cry for help aroused even the most hardbitten policeman’s sympathy. A mother was appealing to them to save her newborn baby from being killed by her jealous husband.
Jhumuri had already gone into hiding with son Kuna, so she was sending a written complaint, complete with her thumb [...]
Search For Fugitive Monkey In East Tampa Called Off: “The search for the mysterious monkey spotted in east Tampa is over, but the creature is still on the loose.
The primate, believed to be part of the macaque family, was spotted up a tree about 11 a.m. Wednesday in a residential community near E Sligh Avenue [...]
Success Boosting Monkey Muscle Could Help Humans: “Monkeys that had a gene injected into their legs developed bigger, stronger thighs in an experiment that may pave the way for human trials testing the therapy in people with muscle-wasting diseases.
Several diseases including muscular dystrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, cause muscle weakness and [...]
Chimp Attack Victim Unveils Horrific Injuries: “A US woman who was attacked by a 90kg chimpanzee revealed her heavily disfigured face on television on Wednesday, saying she is blind and has to eat through a straw, but isn’t angry.
‘I don’t even think about it,’ Charla Nash said on Wednesday’s episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show. [...]
Monkey On The Loose In Tampa: “East Tampa residents called animal control Wednesday about a monkey running loose in their neighborhood.
Gary Morse with Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission identified the animal as a Macaque monkey. Officials said while the animal may seem cute, it can carry diseases.
Officials were able to confirm what type of monkey [...]
Monkeys now the real ‘terrorists’ – Indian Express: “
Monkeys now the real ‘terrorists’Indian ExpressExperts suggest that in case of a monkey bite, the wound should be washed thoroughly with water. In order to prevent bites, eatables should not be offered …
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Victim of chimp attack wants to sue state for $150 million – Examiner.com: “
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Victim of chimp attack wants to sue state for $150 millionExaminer.comBack in February of this year, Charla Nash was attacked by her friend’s 200-pound chimp, Travis, when she was trying to help get him back into the house. …Conn. woman mauled by [...]
