Monthly Archives: September 2010

Hairdresser Claims Artists Monkey Attacked Her

Hairdresser Claims Artist's Monkey Attacked Her: “

A Queens hairdresser was the victim of too much monkey business when the beloved pet monkey of a famed artist and hotelier attacked her. Parvin Hajihossini, 53, is suing the owner of the Kaaterskill lodge in Catskill, NY, Allen Hirsch, the artist who painted Bill Clinton’s inaugural portrait as [...]

Small Ape Triggers Tiger Escape At Jungle Island

Small Ape Triggers Tiger Escape At Jungle Island: “

Watson

Watson, a small, 8-year-old ape, was known for being a bit mischievous.
But when he sneaked out of his cage at Jungle Island on Saturday, Watson set off a chain of events straight out of a thriller movie:
A 500-pound Bengal tiger leapt over a tall fence, dozens of [...]

Escaped Oklahoma Chimp Found In Moat

Escaped Oklahoma Chimp Found In Moat: “

The chimpanzee that escaped from the ape exhibit at the Oklahoma City Zoo has since been located in a moat area and has been coaxed back to its habitat with what are reported as fire extinguishers. Crews were armed with tranquilizer guns but put down fruit and ropes in [...]