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Chimps Chat; Hounds' Hats

by Evan Jacobs (Subscribe to Evan Jacobs's posts): Jan 15th 2010 6:00PM Filed Under: Chew on This

Rounding up our favorite animal stories, photos, and videos on the Web each week!

Sneaky, Sneaky Hippo

A 4000lb hippo escaped from a zoo in Montenegro. That makes sense, considering how quiet and hard-to-see a hippo is. [via Telegraph.co.uk]
Chihuahua Update

The 15 Chihuahuas from last week have all become official New Yorkers. That means they're always in a hurry and they don't like tourists. [via AFP]
Mmm... Chicken

More than ever people are keeping chickens as pets. A TV show called "The Chicken Whisperer" is right around the corner. [via PetMD]
Monkey Convo

Monkey-talk has been translated. Turns out they don't have that much to say. [via New York Times]
Dogs in Hats

We couldn't resist this slideshow of dogs wearing hats. Prepare heart for warming. [via PetSugar]

Chimp Funeral: Apes and Humans Mourn Side by Side

by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts): Oct 30th 2009 10:00AM Filed Under: Exotic Pets

When a loved one dies, it's not only humans who grieve. This was proven when more than a dozen chimpanzees gathered to witness the burial of a member of their ape family, reports the New York Post.

Dorothy, a chimpanzee in her late 40s, died of heart failure at the Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center in West Africa, and according to the New York Post, was a respected member of the chimpanzee community there. When her caregiver brought Dorothy's body to her final resting place, the group of apes came to the edge of their enclosure to watch.

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The chimpanzees quieted their usual chatter and simply stood, holding one another silently as they bid goodbye to their friend. Understandably, human onlookers were touched, particularly since they knew this wasn't the first emotional separation the chimpanzees had experienced.

All the chimpanzees are orphans whose mothers were killed by hunters for illegal bushmeat, reports the Post. According to the Bushmeat Crisis Task Force, "the practice of commercial, illegal and unsustainable hunting is causing widespread local extinctions in Asia and West Africa." Hard to believe hunters can be so cruel and irresponsible, especially after seeing just how "human" these chimpanzees can be.

The photo can be seen in the November issue of National Geographic magazine, on sale now.

Senior Ape Becomes a Mom

by Kirsten Taylor (Subscribe to Kirsten Taylor's posts): Jul 14th 2009 9:00AM Filed Under: Exotic Pets

Photo: Parken Zoo

When 37-year-old white-handed gibbon Jane started acting sluggish last winter, zookeepers at Sweden's Parken Zoo feared the worst. After all, captive gibbons typically don't live much longer than 30. Luckily for all, the ape had a surprise in store. Rather than preparing to visit that pearly white zoo in the sky, Jane was pregnant. She gave birth to a healthy baby gibbon late last month reports Sweden's The Local.

Jane's advanced age puts her on par with a 75- or 80-year old human. The head of the Parken Zoo, Helena Olsson, said she's never heard of such an elderly gibbon giving birth. Jane is not a first-time mom, but her last baby was born 15 years ago.

Jane's not the only creaky old gibbon readjusting to parenthood. The baby's father, Tarzan, is also pushing 40. Despite being well into their golden years, the pair seems to enjoy having a new tot around. Jane is producing milk normally and caring well for the newborn. Lucky father Tarzan is swinging in the vines, hollering, and doing more tricks than usual, Olsson reports.

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Poodle
Miniature Poodles, like all Poodles, are excellent swimmers who originated as a water retrievers. All Poodles, Standard, Miniature and Toy are actually one breed, just different sizes. Miniature Poodles, who can be white, black, apricot or gray, are usually 15 inches or under, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Dachshund
The Miniature Daschund, only 11 pounds or under, is not a separate classification of the Daschund -- it's just a smaller version of the Standard. The miniature dog, with its long bodies and strong sense of smell, are both hunters and lapdogs, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is of German descent and was originally bred to be a small farm dog. The most popular of the three Schnauzer breeds, the Miniature Schnauzer is a attentive, lively and a favorite among celebrities like Mary Tyler Moore and Bill Cosby. The strongly built miniature dog is between 12 to 14 inches, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Bull Terrier
Just like the playful Bull Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier, who originated in England, has a similar personality. Don't let its size fool you – the Miniature Bull Terrier is strong, energetic and audacious. Miniature Bull Terriers are between 10 to 15 inches and can be solid white or colored, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo Dog is one of three separate categories of the American Eskimo Dog. Between 12 to 15 inches, the bright white dog is loving, protecting and sociable. Now a great companion dog, the miniature dog was once a circus dog, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Pinscher
Also known as the "Min Pin," the Miniature Pinscher is a German Breed whose ancestry includes the Daschund, Italian Greyhound and the shorthaired German Pinscher. The quick, curious dog is the perfect apartment dog. Despite its small size, the compact pooch makes a wonderful watchdog. The spirited miniature dog, about 10 inches to 12 1/2 inches, can be red, black, or chocolate with tan, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs