Re: Walking upright

You think that other monkeys are gonna see that and select for it by
reproductive choice?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Armstrong" <jarmstro@qwest.net>
To: "ASA" <asa@calvin.edu>
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 3:12 PM
Subject: Walking upright

> Interesting - brain damage, huh?! Not very flattering . JimA
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Her veterinarian says the only possible explanation is that the monkey
> suffered brain damage from the illness.
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> [see picture also at
> http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-07/22/content_1630467.htm ]
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Received on Fri Jul 23 07:41:24 2004