azert Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Monkey ERUSALEM - A young monkey at an Israeli zoo has started walking on its hind legs only — aping humans — after a near death experience, the zoo's veterinarian said Wednesday. Natasha, a 5-year-old black macaque at the Safari Park near Tel Aviv, began walking exclusively on her hind legs after a stomach ailment nearly killed her, zookeepers said. Monkeys usually alternate between upright movement and walking on all fours. A picture in the Maariv daily on Wednesday showed Natasha standing ramrod straight like a human. The picture was labeled humorously, "The Missing Link?" Two weeks ago, Natasha and three other monkeys were diagnosed with severe stomach flu. At the zoo clinic, she slipped into critical condition, said Igal Horowitz, the veterinarian. "I was sure that she was going to die," he said. "She could hardly breathe and her heart was not functioning properly." After intensive treatment, Natasha's condition stabilized. When she was released from the clinic, Natasha began walking upright. "I've never seen or heard of this before," said Horowitz. One possible explanation is brain damage from the illness, he said. Otherwise, Horowitz said, Natasha's behavior has returned to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinchedWaist Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20040721/capt.xem80107211944.mideast_israel_upright_monkey_xem801.jpg'> amazing story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamblersGrin Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 one of my most favorite quotes ever--> "god made man but used a monkey to do it" <--devo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoHuxtable Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/coverv/54/152254.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fermentor666 Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v290/yagevines/planetoftheapes.jpg'> This is how it begins.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimsøn Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Damn, that's pretty crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLode Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Originally posted by fermentor666 http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v290/yagevines/planetoftheapes.jpg'> This is how it begins.. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
why write? Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 thats fucking cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telo Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Originally posted by THE CORONER ZIIINNNGG!!! You just completely mis-used that word... If you are gonna use a 12oz word, at least do it properly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraloRivera Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Originally posted by Telo You just completely mis-used that word... If you are gonna use a 12oz word, at least do it properly.. Im pretty sure "zing" was being used by comedians in the 50's. Which predates the interweb-superhighway. SOO if your going to label something a "12oz word" please do it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl junkie Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 that picture kinda creeps me out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pilau Hands Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 me too, but it's also awesome. more awesome than creepy for me. i'm tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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