Pet chimpanzee mauls woman, is killed by cops.

[QuasarVM]

I don't believe it.

Zira, in Escape From The Planet of the Apes said Chimpanzees are pacifists!

I just can't accept that a Chimp could do this sort of thing. Surely, that gal was taunting this ape with a bo-na-na. But, then again -- I hate every ape I see -- from Chimpan-A to Chimpan-Z!

 

[Samurai8472]

and so it begins..............

The first ape to rise up against the human, then next month 50 cases etc etc etc

 

[QuasarVM]

and so it begins..............

The first ape to rise up against the human, then next month 50 cases etc etc etc

I just wonder if this was the first ape to say "no".

And was his name "Caesar"?

 

[Whoa Nellie]

Situations like this are exactly why people should not keep wild animals as pets. They are not meant to be pets, and people have the nerve to act surprised when they turn into--gasp--wild animals.

If you really want a pet, there are lots of domesticated animals who need a home.

Absolutely. Well said! We're talking about a 200 pound wild animal, with super human strength, a species known to become viciously aggressive once entering adulthood. There is absolutely no justification for keeping any such animal in a suburban environment where the animal's natural, instinctive behavior makes it a threat to everyone. When I read about the owner of this animal a quote from Babylon 5 came to my mind. In the immortal words of Ambassador Londo Mollari "Ah, arrogance and stupidity all in the same package. How efficient of you."

Warmest Wishes,
Whoa Nellie

 

[QuasarVM]

Situations like this are exactly why people should not keep wild animals as pets. They are not meant to be pets, and people have the nerve to act surprised when they turn into--gasp--wild animals.

If you really want a pet, there are lots of domesticated animals who need a home.

Absolutely. Well said! We're talking about a 200 pound wild animal, with super human strength, a species known to become viciously aggressive once entering adulthood. There is absolutely no justification for keeping any such animal in a suburban environment where the animal's natural, instinctive behavior makes it a threat to everyone. When I read about the owner of this animal a quote from Babylon 5 came to my mind. In the immortal words of Ambassador Londo Mollari "Ah, arrogance and stupidity all in the same package. How efficient of you."

Warmest Wishes,
Whoa Nellie

What's so stoopid about owning a chimpanzee, a pair of albino tigers, a thirty foot python, six tarantulas, ten feral cats and a school of piranha?

They're cute!

Did I mention my mongoose? He's ADORABLE!!! So, squeezably soft too!

 

[RJDiogenes]

Ironically, in real life, the reverse of what was portrayed on Planet Of The Apes is true; a gorilla would probably make a safer pet than a chimpanzee.

 

[QuasarVM]

Very interesting...

Well, prior to this incident, I think I would have believed Zira...

 

[Lookingglassman]

I never understood why people own wild animals then act shocked when they attack. So you raised it from a baby, it still is a wild animal.

 

[Tiberius Jim]

My question is...where were the two trainees?

 

[Sean Aaron]

Well they are a close relative to Humans, as far as i'm concerned just because they can't speak and still maintain a level of aggressive instinct doesn't mean they can't feel the same way that we do and have the same emotions.

Agreed and another reason they shouldn't be kept as pets!

If you really want a pet, there are lots of domesticated animals who need a home.

Yes and they can be dangerous too (especially dogs), so do please research the breed before buying and learn to train them!

I never understood why people own wild animals then act shocked when they attack. So you raised it from a baby, it still is a wild animal.

I'm reminded of that grizzly bear trainer who was killed by one he raised from a cub for some strange reason. Him and the guys in Vegas with the white tigers -- hello, should be good poster children for why it's not a great idea!

 

[Nerys Ghemor]

Yeah, really, Sean--and THOSE were PROFESSIONALS! If professionals are at that sort of risk, then regular people sure as hell shouldn't be putting themselves in that position!

 

[Whoa Nellie]

For some unknown reason, I have found myself absolutely fascinated and unable to look away from this bizarre train wreck of a story. It might be that I was a psychology major in college so the behavior aspects fascinate me. I told my hubby last night that the more I read the more I realized the woman who owned this chimpanzee was not entirely stable and wasn't treating the animal as a beloved pet but as a surrogate spouse/child. Sure enough this morning I saw a story where clinical psychologists suggested the same thing.

Well they are a close relative to Humans, as far as i'm concerned just because they can't speak and still maintain a level of aggressive instinct doesn't mean they can't feel the same way that we do and have the same emotions.

Agreed and another reason they shouldn't be kept as pets!

They most certainly should not be kept as pets. However, the rest of this brought to mind the old phrase "Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades." Chimpanzees are an entirely different species from humans with their own natural instincts and behaviors. This tragedy came about due to a stupidly arrogant human habit of anthropomorphizing animals. This animal didn't snap and go berserk; it simply acted as a chimpanzee!

Animal Planet TV host Jeff Corwin told TODAY’s Matt Lauer “These creatures are wild, and the violence that was exhibited by this chimpanzee is not unknown to wild chimpanzee society. Chimpanzees are highly evolved primates, but the truth is, these animals live in very complex societies in Africa. It’s not uncommon … that a chimpanzee will react to another over territoriality — even kill another chimpanzee.”

Dr. Virginia Landau, vice president of The Jane Goodall Institute and director of its Chimpanzoo Program, told FOXNews.com. "He wanted to be the boss. In the wild, he'd be working his way up the social ladder and be taking on females in the group to make them more submissive."

Dave Salmoni, host of Animal Planet's "After the Attack," said chimpanzees are among the most dangerous animals to interact with and should be treated as such.

Warmest Wishes,
Whoa Nellie

 

[John Picard]

^^ The women is nuttier than a Christmas fruitcake. I heard an interview of hers where, between sobs, she talks about how she, "cooked for him, cleaned him, did all of his shopping, slept with him..." and that he was all she had left.

Friggin' bonkers.

 

[Whoa Nellie]

^^ The women is nuttier than a Christmas fruitcake. I heard an interview of hers where, between sobs, she talks about how she, "cooked for him, cleaned him, did all of his shopping, slept with him..." and that he was all she had left.

Friggin' bonkers.

That is very similar to what I actually said about her to Mr. Whoa Nellie last night. "Not entirely stable" just seemed like the more polite way to phrase it on the board.

Warmest Wishes,
Whoa Nellie

 

[QuasarVM]

^^ The women is nuttier than a Christmas fruitcake. I heard an interview of hers where, between sobs, she talks about how she, "cooked for him, cleaned him, did all of his shopping, slept with him..." and that he was all she had left.

Friggin' bonkers.

Certifiable.

I think they should lock her in a cage full of chimps at the nearest zoo!

 

[Finn]

I was annoyed when I was reading an article on that incident. The chief of police described it as an unprovoked attack. There is no such a thing as an unprovoked attack when it comes to a wild animal. Something set it off and it was just not apparent to them. I'd cringe when people talk about how small animals like mice or lizards do something for "no reason". I'd tell them they aren't capable of doing something without reason/cause.