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Comment / Question : Friday, February 03, 2012 - Posted by Amy Thank you Phillip! I'm still thinking about rock-throwing chimps. Do the chimps there throw stuff at anybody indisciminately, or would you say the tour groups get more stuff tossed at them? I am wondering if the chimp is familiar with someone, is he or she generally less likely to bean you with a rock?
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hello Amy,they tend to throw at folk on the tour,but its my feeling that they have selected this person...why Im not sure perhaps the size of the person,shape or something that reminds them of their past.In the case of staff we are more than likely doing something and not concentrating and they do it to keep us on their toesComment / Question : Friday, February 03, 2012 - Posted by U.S. AMY Phillip-when you told Amy about the guides warning the guests about chimps throwing rocks, it reminds me of the tigers at 'my' zoo. Anytime you see a tiger backing up against a fence with her tail raised, you better get out of the way....and fast! :) I don't know what would be worse. Getting hit in the head from a rock by a chimp, or having to ride home with tiger spray on you.
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hi AMy,tapirs are another one to watch lol.Comment / Question : Friday, February 03, 2012 - Posted by Tracy I just saw the video of Zac eating chicken. I thought you didn't give the chimps meat because you thought it made them more aggressive. Do you only give meat to the alphas or can everyone partake?
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hello Amy,all visitors to the chimps sign an indemnity form when visiting.This is also why we do not allow folk to roam about on their own and always with a guide.On the viewing platform we have a mesh screen as well to protect guests and the gude will also warn guests when we see a chimp getting ready to throw.Comment / Question : Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - Posted by U.S. AMY Here we go again:
Zoo wants company to stop using chimps in TV ads
Posted at: 02/01/2012 9:19 AM
By: Associated Press | WHEC.com
Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo says there's nothing funny about a commercial featuring suit-and-tie wearing chimpanzees scheduled to air Sunday during the Super Bowl.
Steven Ross, assistant director of the zoo's Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes, says CareerBuilder.com's commercial showing chimps outsmarting a human co-worker actually poses a risk to chimpanzees because people lose sight of the fact they're an endangered species and become less likely to help save them.
Ross has made this pitch every year the company featured chimps in commercials but now he's hoping a recent Duke University study supporting his argument might help turn public opinion against the commercials.
The Chicago-based company only says the chimps in the commercial were treated humanely. The company also says the ads are effective.
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Comment / Question : Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - Posted by Marcia, Seattle Hi Marc, Thank you for today's comments. Little Azzie is being so nice to her friends--you have to admire that even though it is a pain for you. Comment / Question : Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - Posted by usa fran Hello to All: How is Joao doing? He is such a sweet old man. Also is Eugene's book going to be available in the USA anytime soon. I would love to read it. Thank you.
Answer: - Posted by Phillip Hello Fran,Joao is doing well enjoying lots of bright sunshine today.You can get all the book details on Eugenes Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eugene-Cussons/167331010013851
