Walking upright

Interesting - brain damage, huh?! Not very flattering . JimA

Beijing, July 22 (Xinhuanet) -- A young monkey at an Israeli zoo has
started walking on its hind legs only, like humans, after a near death
experience.

Natasha, a 5-year-old black macaque at the Safari Park near Tel Aviv,
was diagnosed with severe stomach flu with three other monkeys and
slipped into critical condition two weeks ago. CRIENGLISH.com reported
Thursday.

After intensive treatment, her condition stabilized. But to everyone's
surprise, when she was released from the clinic, she began walking
upright like a human.

Her veterinarian says the only possible explanation is that the monkey
suffered brain damage from the illness.

[see picture also at
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-07/22/content_1630467.htm ]
Received on Thu Jul 22 15:47:25 2004