You can see it happening right here!
http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/gorilla-s-upright-walk-in-the-park-23997727
Does this mean he prefers to play upright?
This is how 'Planet of the Apes' will actually begin to happen.
Quote from: Dave W on January 29, 2011, 08:14:07 AM
Does this mean he prefers to play upright?
Exactimundo! DOH!
Creationists are lurking to ban this thread with fire and brimstone!
Quote from: Dave W on January 29, 2011, 08:14:07 AM
Does this mean he prefers to play upright?
In bass player parlance, that would be "he prefers to play erect".
Having now thrown down the gauntlet, I shall retire to a seat by the fire with a cold beer and watch the proceedings.
Quote from: Pilgrim on February 02, 2011, 08:32:59 AM
In bass player parlance, that would be "he prefers to play erect".
OK, I'll go first.............he plays till the Viagra wears off! :rimshot:
I think he's a stiffer.
Jackie said that's "old news here", and then Roshina chimed in with "we've seen him doing that..." (I don't remember - Port Lymne Wildlife Park is where Roshina's "adopted" Malayan Tapir lives, too)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxDI3s21yf8
Just thought... the perfect excuse to post this again...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnzFRV1LwIo
full version for those sad enough to want the pain...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHjieD6CTYs
Oh my, that reminds me so much of our old drummer! He's why I quit the band! :P
Any Gorilla drumming would be immediately in my band I tell you!
Which raises the question whether primates could be taught rudimentary forms of music? Has anybody tried?
yep...
http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/200909116 (http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/200909116)
http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?q=primates+and+music&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart (http://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?q=primates+and+music&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart)
Just scratching the surface, obviously... ;)