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chimpfan5 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
I agree. Chimps are absolutely amazing, and humans have taken a terrible toll on them in the wild and labs/entertainment. Just to let your mind at ease, Molly was born in captivity and was not taken from the wild. Molly's biological mother is still in the group, but she wasn't ready to be a mom when Molly was born. AZA accredited zoos, like the KC zoo, no longer take chimpanzees from the wild. I am quite sure the only chimps at KC zoo born in the wild are now in their 40's (includes Pattie).
chimpfan5 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
Molly and Pattie are both still there and doing well. Molly's public name is Dafina, so the keeper was probably calling her that at treat time.
windap55 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
This should make humans realize how special and caring chimpanzees are. They certainly do not belong in research labs or in entertainment or someone's house as a pet. This baby chimp should of been with her Mother in the wild. Humans have interfered with their species so much, they are on the endagered list now.
aliveinsd (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
Very funny video. Evidently, the chimp infant isn't aware of it's ape/animal status. My pet poodle lived his 17-year life ignorant of "dog" status--and I never told him, either. Lot's of fun. Thanks.
tjspino (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
To be honest, I am not 100% sure. I guess she would be old enough by now to have been moved to another zoo, however, I doubt it. She would have blended into the group because she would be full sized by now.
scottkrys (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
Thank you for sharing! We were just at the KC zoo this weekend, and spent lots of time in the chimp area. I always get weepy around them for some reason. We lucked into arriving just before snack time, and the keeper introduced us to everyone, but I was in dreamland, and didn't really pay attention, I confess...is Molly still there today?
articzoo (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
may be chimpanzes can raise human babys.
pizzaboy180 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
why not just let the little one be with its own mom.
tjspino (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
Pretty much...maybe a little less protective.
Redneckdramacircle (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
Did the adult chimp adopted the baby. Like her own? |
