Himachal High Court Stays Monkey Cull: “
The Himachal Pradesh High Court today put on hold the state government’s decision to issue permits to farmers to shoot monkeys that have been destroying their crops and fruits.
A division bench comprising Chief Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice VK Ahuja directed the state government to stop issuing monkey killing [...]
Monkeys Test Robotic Mind-Controlled Sleeves: “
Monkeys moved thought-controlled computer cursors more quickly and accurately when provided with additional sensory feedback, according to a new study in the Dec. 15 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. While most brain-machine technologies rely only on visual feedback, this study demonstrated that these systems can be improved when users [...]
Monkey Catchers On Guard For Barack Obama's India Visit: “
Delhi’s police are to build 30-feet towers in jungle surrounding President Obama’s hotel to protect him from terrorist attacks during next week’s visit, and also shield from an invasion by the city’s most persistent threat – monkeys.
They have been asked to erect ‘machan’ towers for elite [...]
Escaped ape attacks Kansas City police car: “A 300-pound chimpanzee that broke free from its chains has been captured after briefly wandering around a Kansas City neighborhood and smashing out the window of a police car.”
(Via WTOP / Monkey News / Monkey Stories.)
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Iowa Ape Featured On Oprah Show: “
He has had countless articles written about him and has even been the subject of a book.
But now Kanzi the ‘talking’ ape has reached the pinnacle of his packed showbiz career – he has been the subject of a feature on Oprah Winfrey’s talkshow.
A 29-year-old bonobo, Kanzi is able [...]
Charlie The Smoking Chimp Dies At South Africa Zoo: “
Charlie the Smoking Chimp
A chimpanzee once hooked on smoking by visitors offering it cigarettes has died at a South African zoo at the relatively advanced age of 52, officials said on Wednesday.
‘He appears to have died of old age,’ said municipal spokesman Qondile Khedama. An autopsy [...]
“Why would anyone think that making any “Planet of the Apes” movie was a good idea after Tim Burton’s remake? I have no idea. I don’t even think that movie was successful. Maybe James Franco’s just trying to do his part to help warn humanity against the impending Chimpocalypse. The point is, James Franco makes [...]
Jimmy the painting chimp draws hordes to Rio zoo: “”
(Via WTOP / Monkey News / Monkey Stories.)
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Monkey Escapes Texas Sanctuary, Traps Woman: “
Wildlife sightings are expected in the small hills north of San Antonio, Texas.
However, a recent wild encounter with a monkey has spurred the local Sheriff’s deputies into action.
Primarily Primates believe a storm last week ripped open the monkey’s enclosure and it allowed the animal to get out.
Sheriff’s deputies joined [...]
Grandpa The Monkey Predicts U.S. Open Results: “
Grandpa The Psychic Monkey
Paul the Octopus, Germany’s world-renowned soccer prognosticator, captivated mankind by correctly picking eight of eight winners in this year’s World Cup, including the final. Regrettably, he was forced into retirement shortly after the event, leaving the world devoid of proper wildlife sports handicapping.
To reconcile this, [...]
