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Who better to test out the durability of a family car than a bunch of boisterous baboons? Korean car maker Hyundai decided to bring their Hyundai i30 to Knowsley Safari Park in Merseyside, England to see for themselves. The monkey bunch was given 10 unattended hours with the car. The 40 baboons did everything imaginable to the Hyundai, hanging from both inside and outside the car, prying the its interior with their sticky fingers and relieving themselves when nature called. During their test run, the destructive primates jumped up and down on the seats and scrambled through the car's sliding glass roof and windows. See more primates: RELATED: Kung-fu monkey practices at ...
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are rad, but they're too busy eating pizza in the sewer to show off their martial-arts skills on a regular basis. Luckily, we have Kung-Fu Monkeys. Here's an animal that's trained in Hou Quan kung fu (i.e. monkey style, natch) and doesn't mind a little showboating. Kung-Fu Monkeys are so proud of their high-flying maneuvers that they'll sometimes even use zoo guests as test audiences for new moves. Ever wonder why zoo policies tell you not to tap on the glass? It's because if you do, you'll become target practice. ...
Judith Zappia spent her early life craving activity, running every day, working in real estate and hiking on vacations. Sadly, Zappia's life was changed when, shortly after her marriage, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. MS began to take its toll on Zappia's lifestyle, eventually claiming her ability to walk and weakening her upper body movement. Both Zappia and her husband, John, who has become her caretaker, were looking for solutions to aid Zappia's immobilized daily life. See more monkeys: ...
Pets That Look Like Willie Nelson
Howdy! Today is the birthday of iconic singer and animal activist Willie Nelson. As our gift to the country legend, we decided to skip the serenade and go straight to our old standby: animals in clothing. Check out these critters wearing bandanas, braids and cowboy hats to honor Willie's 79th birthday celebration.…
Monkeys Celebrate Jane Goodall's Birthday
The animal kingdom is celebrating a very important birthday this week. Primatologist, activist and UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall, best known for her extensive study of chimpanzees and their social interactions, has dedicated her life's work to helping primates. Along the way, she's taught humans a thing or two about these…
When it comes to interspecies friendships, kittens and baby monkeys are at the top of the adorbs list. It makes sense too, because most cats don't like bananas, and we've never heard of a monkey who eats mackerel. We hope these two pals will grow old and wise together. ...