In any zoo, monkeys are the most popular. If you stand and observe these animals, you will soon see that the behavior of the monkeys is very similar to ours.
Monkeys are large and small. The smallest monkey is a pygmy marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea), the length of its head and body is about 15 cm. The largest is a gorilla: it grows up to 1.85 m. The tail may be completely absent; however, some monkeys also have a tail that is longer than their body. For example, the body of the gulman (Presbytis entellus) is 50-70 cm long, and the tail is 65-100 cm. His close relative, the golden-chocolate snub-nosed monkey, has a body length of 50-80, and the tail is up to 104 cm. and the lightest monkey; it weighs only 100 g. And the heaviest of the monkeys is the gorilla. An adult male gorilla can weigh up to 275 kg, which is approximately 3,000 times the size of its small relative.
The brain of monkeys is well developed. Many have a round head or an extended muzzle. The eyes are directed forward; the ears are most often human-like. The facial muscles are well developed, so the monkeys have facial expressions. A particularly important trait in monkeys is their arms and legs, which they deftly use. The tail is often another grasping tool. Under the guidance of researchers, some monkeys even learn to perform complex actions - often requiring a certain amount of comprehension.
Monkeys live in pairs, as well as in small or large groups. They can reproduce throughout the year. They usually have only one cub, which they raise for a long time. The age limit for monkeys is from 10 to 40 years. Biologists divide monkeys into two large groups - monkeys from the New World and the Old World. Monkeys from the New World live exclusively in Central and South America. These include about 50 species of medium size. They all live in trees, and their activity falls on the day. New World monkeys include Aotus, Cacajao, Pithecia, Saimiri, Lagothrix, Alouatta, Cebus, and Ateles. The largest of them is arachnid, reaching a length of more than 60 cm and having an almost meter-long grasping tail.
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Monkeys from the Old World are common in Africa and southern regions of Asia. In the extreme south of Spain lives the only barbarian monkey in Europe. About 80 different species belong to the monkeys of the Old World, among them rhesus monkeys (M. mulatto.), Baboons, hussar monkeys, langurs (Presbytis) and nasals (Nasalis). Two more important groups belong to monkeys from the Old World: small apes - gibbons and large apes - orangutans, gorillas and chimpanzees. Along with monkeys from the New and Old Worlds, biologists also include semi-monkeys in this order. They represent a transitional stage between insectivorous mammals and monkeys proper.
Inhabiting Africa, Southeast Asia and Madagascar, the lower primates, or semi-monkeys, form 6 families: blunt-like, lemurs, indrizids, aamen, lorizids and tarsiers. Semi-monkeys include animals with exotic names such as maki, katta, sifaki, indri, lori, potto or galago. The smallest of the semi-monkeys is the mouse lemur, the body length of which is 11 cm, and the weight is 50 g. The largest is the indri, which, when it stands on its hind legs, reaches a height of 93 cm. Almost all semi-monkeys, inhabitants of forests, feed on plants. During the day they sleep, and at night they go in search of food; they have very large eyes and a developed sense of smell.
Gorillas, especially older males, command respect for any observer. However, despite their size and strength, these are peaceful inhabitants of the forests, feeding exclusively on plants. The animals are kept in families under the leadership of an old male with a silver stripe on the back. Gorillas start their day by eating immediately after waking up and eating for 2-3 hours. Towards noon, they go back to bed, sometimes waking up to eat again. Towards evening, gorillas again go in search of food. With the onset of dusk, the leader begins to build himself a nest for the night. Others are following his example. Unfortunately, the future of these large monkeys looks bleak. Nobody knows how many gorillas are left in the forests, estimates differ: some naturalists say that there are several hundred, others - several thousand.
Mandrill belongs to the family of monkeys, his close relatives are baboons. He lives in dense forests and wanders there in groups consisting of one adult male and several females with cubs. The group can have 20 animals.
On the muzzle of the male mandrill, a bright red and blue pattern is visible. Such a variegated muzzle is clearly visible among dense trees. And it is important that all members of the group stick together.
Monkeys are small representatives of the monkeys of the Old World. They have a very long tail, a moderately elongated and rounded muzzle, and small and round ears. The coat is thick and long. Sideburns or a beard are often formed around the muzzle. There are 15 species of monkeys, and they all live in Africa. The most common species is the green monkey.
"Orangutan" means "forest man" in Malay. Orangutans were first described by Western researchers at the beginning of the 18th century. They came to Europe already in 1776. However, almost nothing was known about the life of orangutans in nature for a long time. Everything has changed quite recently. Extensive research programs have been carried out since the 1970s. The large ape wanders through the dense tropical forests of Asia and lives, in contrast to the gorilla and chimpanzee, alone.
| Playful Orangutan Hatchling |
With age, males of Oratugpan grow large growths on their cheeks in the form of rollers of fat. Orangutan rarely descends from the trees. With the help of long arms, he deftly jumps from branch to branch. With the onset of evening twilight, it builds itself a large nest of leaves, and often with a roof from the rain, at a fork in the boughs. This sleeping nest is only used for one night. The next morning, the orangutan gets up and slowly moves on. Finding a tree with fruits, he climbs it and dines. Sometimes he settles down and takes a nap.
The existence of orangutans is under threat today. Forests in Indonesia are being cut down and the "forest man" is rapidly losing its habitat. If you do not take serious measures, then soon orangutans will remain only in zoos. Wildlife reserves in tropical rainforests help protect many other endangered animal and plant species.
Baboons include monkeys with a long snout, which justifies their name "dog-headed". They keep mainly on the ground and only in case of danger they climb trees or rocks. Powerful fangs allow adult males to defend against enemies. Even leopards are afraid of them.
During sleep, baboons retire to the trees, and at dawn they descend again to search for food. They bypass their territory, covering 5-20 km per day. In the evening they again go to rest in the trees. If there are no trees, then they sleep on the eaves of sheer cliffs.
Baboons live in large herds of 40-80 individuals, but sometimes you can find a herd of 200 individuals. The basis of the herd is made up of females with calves, an adult male looks after him. He tolerates growing males in his herd, but keeps them in subjection.
The largest of the baboons is the chakma, or bear baboon (Rargo ursinus). In this species, the body length of males reaches 1.15 m, and the weight is 30 kg. Chakma lives in South Africa.
Its close relative is the hamadryas baboon (P. hamadryas), which lives in Ethiopia, northern Somalia, northeastern Sudan and southwestern Arabia. In distant times, hamadryas were also found in the Nile Valley. The ancient Egyptians highly revered him and dedicated him to the sun god Ra, and the corpses of animals were often mummified. Sexually mature males of hamadryas are adorned with sideburns and a silvery mane (mantle) with hair length up to 25 cm. That is why they are sometimes called "mantle baboons".
Chimpanzees belong to the family of great apes, their closest relatives are the gorilla and the orangutan. Like both of these species, chimpanzees also live in the forest. In small groups, they roam their territory. In the morning, the monkeys feed for two hours, then rest for half a day, and in the evening they again go in search of food. Chimpanzees spend the night in nests, which are built each time new ones.
Barbarian monkey, or magot (Masasa sylvanus)
| The quantity | 60-70 cm body length. Shoulder height 45-50 cm. Weight: females up to 12 kg; males up to 15 kg | Signs | A bare, wrinkled face, reddish, thick sideburns on the cheeks, short ears. There is no tail. The fur is thick, long, light brown |
| Nutrition | Fruits, leaves, grass and roots; in addition, insects, worms, scorpions and small vertebrates |
| Reproduction | Pregnancy 146-180 days; 1 cub, rarely 2; newborn weight about 450 g |
| Habitat | Shrubs on rocks and hills at an altitude of 600-2000 m; Algeria, Morocco; in Europe it is found only in Gibraltar in the south of Spain (presumably they were brought there) |
Great apes, or ( Hominoidae) is a superfamily of primates, which includes 24 species. Although people relate Hominoidea, the term "monkey" does not apply to humans and describes non-human primates.
Classification
Great apes are classified in the following taxonomic hierarchy:
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- Superfamily: Hominoids.
The term great ape refers to a group of primates that includes the families: hominids (chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans) and gibbons. Scientific name Hominoidea refers to monkeys (chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, gibbons), as well as humans (that is, ignoring the fact that people prefer not to call themselves monkeys).
The gibbon family is the most diverse, it has 16 species. Another family - hominids - is less diverse and includes: chimpanzees (2 species), gorillas (2 species), orangutans (3 species) and humans (1 species).
Evolution
The chronicle is incomplete, but scientists believe that ancient hominoids diverged from monkeys between 29 and 34 million years ago. The first modern hominoids appeared about 25 million years ago. Gibbons were the first group to split from other groups about 18 million years ago, followed by the lineage of orangutans (about 14 million years ago) and gorillas (about 7 million years ago).
The most recent split occurred between humans and chimpanzees about 5 million years ago. The closest living relatives of hominoids are the Old World monkeys, or monkeys.
Environment and habitat
Hominoids live in throughout the Western and Central, as well as in the Southeast. Orangutans are found only in Asia, chimpanzees inhabit West and Central Africa, gorillas are common in Central Africa, and gibbons are found in Southeast Asia.
Description
Most hominoids, with the exception of humans and gorillas, are experienced as well as flexible climbers. Gibbons are the most agile arboreal primates of all hominids. They can jump on branches, moving quickly and efficiently through the trees.
Compared to other primates, hominoids have a lower center of gravity, a shortened spine relative to their body length, a wide pelvis, and a wide chest. Their general physique gives them a more upright posture than other primates. Their shoulder blades are on the back, which allows for a wide range of motion. Hominoids also lack a tail. Together, these characteristics give hominoids a better balance than their closest living relatives, the Old World monkeys. Hominoids are therefore more stable when standing on two legs or swinging their limbs and hanging from tree branches.
Hominoids are highly intelligent and problem-solving. Chimpanzees and orangutans make and also use simple tools. Scientists studying orangutans in captivity have noted the ability of these primates to use sign language, solve puzzles and recognize symbols.
Nutrition
The hominoid diet includes leaves, seeds, nuts, fruits, and a limited number of animals. Most species, but fruits are the preferred food. Chimpanzees and orangutans primarily eat fruits. When gorillas are short on fruit at certain times of the year or in certain regions, they feed on shoots and leaves, often bamboo. Gorillas are well adapted to chewing and digesting such a low-nutrient food, but these primates still prefer fruits when they are available. Hominoid teeth are similar to those of Old World monkeys, although they are especially large in gorillas.
Reproduction
Gestation in hominoids lasts from 7 to 9 months and leads to the birth of one offspring or, less often, two. Cubs are born helpless and need care for a long time. Compared to most other mammals, hominoids have a surprisingly long breastfeeding period. In most species, full maturity occurs at the age of 8-13 years. As a result, females usually give birth only once every few years.
Behavior
Like most primates, hominoids form social groups, the structure of which varies from species to species. Gibbons form monogamous pairs. Orangutans are an exception to the social norm of primates, they lead a solitary life.
Chimpanzees form groups that can range from 40 to 100 individuals. Large groups of chimpanzees break up into smaller groups when fruit becomes less readily available. If small groups of dominant male chimpanzees leave for food, females often copulate with other males in their group.
Gorillas live in groups of 5 to 10 or more, however they stay together regardless of fruit availability. When fruit is difficult to find, they resort to eating leaves and shoots. Since the gorillas stay together, the male is able to monopolize the females in his group. This fact is associated with more in gorillas than chimpanzees. In both chimpanzees and gorillas, groups include at least one dominant male, with females leaving the group in adulthood.
Threats
Many hominoid species are endangered due to destruction, poaching and hunting for bushmeat and hides. Both chimpanzee species are endangered. Gorillas are on the verge of extinction. Eleven of the sixteen gibbon species are becoming extinct.
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Why are monkeys so good at climbing trees?
Most primates of the order of mammals, which include semi-monkeys and monkeys, including great apes, are well adapted to climbing. In almost all species, the front legs are longer than the hind legs. The reliability of the grip on branches and other rounded objects is ensured by opposing the first finger to the rest. Powerful hind legs with large feet help monkeys jump and maintain balance while walking. In some New World monkeys, the tail serves as a kind of fifth limb.
In order to get from tree to tree, primates do not need to descend to the ground. The long forelimbs of the gibbon with very long fingers make it difficult to move on the ground, but with their help this acrobat monkey quickly flies through the trees, intercepting the branches with one or the other hand.
Why does a monkey need a tail?
Great apes - gibbons, orangutans, gorillas and chimpanzees - are tailless. In other monkeys, tail length usually correlates with body length, although in some large species, such as mandrills, the tail is very short, resembling a stump.
In different species of monkeys, the tail can perform different functions: it can serve as a balancer, a flight device, or an additional arm. Thin monkeys, mangobes and hussar monkeys, flying from tree to tree, use their woolly tail as a rudder or wind brake, and on the ground it serves as a support for them. The underside of the tail tip of howler monkeys, koats and woolly monkeys is devoid of hair, but there are tactile combs on it. The koata is so dexterous in wielding its tail that it can pick up a small nut with it, but at the same time this tail is able to support the weight of a monkey.
Are gorillas angry?
Many animals are stereotyped due to their appearance, but few are unlucky in this sense as much as the gorilla. Long-term observations of this rapidly disappearing species of monkeys show that gorillas are not fierce animals at all, but peaceful vegetarians; they spend most of their time playing, resting, and looking for food.
Despite its large size, impressive fangs and a menacing roar, the male gorilla is more frightening than attacking. In an agitated state, he hits himself on the chest, makes a number of different sounds, stuffs his mouth with leaves and branches and, standing up to his full height, breaking young trees, goes into an attack, which almost always ends before he reaches the enemy. Such behavior, as a rule, scares off intruders - be they gorillas, other large animals or humans.
Carnivorous monkeys
While most monkeys primarily feed on nuts, fruits, and other plant foods, many also eat insects, eggs, and small lizards. African chimpanzees have been reported to often eat baby antelopes, bristle-eared pigs, and red fat calves (colobus). In Tanzania's Gombe National Park, male chimpanzees hunt in groups and kill up to 60-70 animals each year.
Why do monkeys search and scratch each other?
Some primates spend several hours every day removing skin scales, insects, and any debris from each other's fur. This behavior, known as grooming, serves a social rather than hygienic function. Among animals such as chimpanzees and baboons, which live in large groups, grooming helps foster friendships; it is often resorted to in order to appease a male who occupies a dominant position in the herd or is aggressive.
How do monkeys learn?
In the primate community, the main unit, both in terms of learning and in other respects, is the mother and cubs. Mothers feed their babies, keep them warm, protect them from danger and, at least in the beginning, serve as a means of transportation for them. Baby monkeys very early begin to understand the signals that the mother gives by gestures and voice.
Under the supervision of their mother, they first move on low branches, gradually rising higher and higher. When babies are weaned from their mother, some adult monkeys try different foods with them, showing what to eat and what not. In lower monkeys, babies grow up earlier than in anthropoids, and therefore they have less time for training. For example, koats spend only 6 months with their mother; orangutans are 3-4 years old, and chimpanzees are 5-6 years old.
Different primates live in different plant layers. Small monkeys, feeding on leaves, keep in the upper part of the canopy; monkeys with more varied diets, such as macaques and capuchins, occupy the space between the middle of the trees and the forest floor.
Naturally, not all monkeys climb trees equally well. Small red fat beetles feast on leaves and flowers on the tops of trees, and 30 m below, an adult male gorilla can eat leaves and young shoots while standing on the ground. But female gorillas, which are smaller than males, and cubs climb trees in search of food, as well as to play and relax. Great apes rarely sleep on the ground, except for large gorillas; other monkeys, even those that spend most of the day on earth, never do this.
Koats cling to branches not only with their hands, but also with their feet and tail. They, like some other South American monkeys, have a bare area covered with scallops on the tip of the tail, which serves as an additional limb, thanks to which they better feel the strength of their grip.
Gibbons are the smallest of the great apes, jumping from tree to tree, intercepting branches with one or the other hand. They have long arms and a five-fingered hand adapted to grip. On the ground, they walk erect, stretching their arms in front of them or raising them above their heads.
Monkeys, which number up to 20 species, are one of the most beautiful monkeys. The color of monkeys is diverse; in addition, they often have special markings, such as a spot on the nose. Monkeys live in the forests of Africa, with different species occupying different tiers. So, Diana prefer the tops of trees, and hussar monkeys spend the daytime on the forest floor.
The animal monkey is a special type of mammals, which is similar in structure to humans. The animal belongs to the order of primates, to the suborder dry-bearers.
Adults can reach a height of up to 2.5 meters, the smallest monkeys do not exceed 15 centimeters. The largest species of this animal is gorillas, especially males.
The weight of such a large primate varies from 250-280 kg, while very small monkeys can weigh as little as 200 grams.
Monkeys that live in trees have a special elongated back, which allows them to wrap themselves around branches, and also allows them to jump and climb trees well.
Some species of monkeys have a long tail, usually longer than the whole body, it allows you to keep balance and easily move through the bushes. Monkeys that live on land have a much shorter tail, and those primates that are similar to humans have no tail at all.
The body of the monkeys is covered with hair, their color can be from light red to black, it all depends on where the monkey lives, what species it belongs to.
Monkeys, like humans, when they reach a certain age, turn gray, they can become bald, this applies more to males.
Monkeys have rather developed limbs, especially the upper ones, they, like humans, have five fingers, only the tips of the fingers are covered with rough nails. Also, the development of limbs largely depends on how and where the monkey lives, it is believed that the most developed primates are those that live in trees.
The teeth of primates are similar to those of humans, however, monkeys with a narrow nose have a different oral cavity, and narrow-nosed and wide-nosed monkeys also have a different number of teeth, in the first 32, in the second 36.
Such mammals are distinguished by a developed brain, they are quite intelligent, especially the humanoid species is able to understand well, and also intelligently perform some actions.
They communicate with each other by special, special signals, which consist of separate sounds and facial expressions. The most noisy are monkeys, you can hear their squeak for hours.
Their facial expressions are also well developed, they can express their dissatisfaction, joy, love, they can even tease.
Where do certain primate species live?
Monkeys live all over the world in certain parts of countries and continents. Densely inhabited by monkeys Gibraltar, Asia, Japan, China, Africa (with the exception of Madagascar), in the tropics of South America, Australia.
Chimpanzees can be found in the Western part of America, gorillas live in Africa, Mauritania, Guinea. Orangutans love moist forests, so they inhabit Sumatra and Kalimantan.
The howler monkey species lives in the southern parts of Mexico, Brazil, Argentina.
There are quite a few monkeys and gibbons in Asia and Africa. Gibbons love the climate of India, Malaysia, as well as the humid tropics in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, China.
Hamadrils inhabit all parts of Africa, but baboons live only in certain parts of it - Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia.
How and how long do monkeys live?
Some species live on trees with dense crowns, they are comfortable hiding there, as well as sheltering from rain and sun. Monkeys defend their place, so if the other tries to drive her from the chosen bush, she will respond with aggression and a strong squeak.
Monkeys living on the ground move everywhere, they usually do not occupy separate places, they live in flocks in the common territory of the forest.
Primates can live up to 45 years on average.
What do primates eat?
Monkeys are a special type of animals that eat everything in a row, the diet consists of where they live, on land or on land. Monkeys living in trees feed on leaves, fruits, buds, nuts, and also eat large insects.
Primates leading a terrestrial lifestyle use plant roots, shoots, they especially love fern leaves. In addition to fruits, special species eat fish, mice, lizards, they also like to feast on beetles, grasshoppers.
Types and photos of monkeys
The black howler is a monkey from the arachnid family. The primate received this name because of its roaring sounds, which are heard 6 km away.
The males of such monkeys are black in color, the female, on the contrary, is light brown. Howler monkeys live in Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina.
The funeral capuchin is a special species of primates representing the chain-tailed family. The weight of such a monkey varies from 3 to 4 kg.
The fur of the animal is light brown in color, on the head is a black crest of a triangular shape. Such primates feed on insects, tree shoots. They live in Brazil, Suriname.
White-handed gibbon - this type of monkey is similar to humans. Adults reach a height of 65 cm and weigh up to 5 kg. The color of such primates is brown, sandy, sometimes even light beige.
Such monkeys feed on insects, leaves, fruits. The species is found in China.
There are a lot of monkey breeds, they all live in different parts of the world. The animal gets along well with people, lends itself to training, specially trained monkeys help people with disabilities move around.
Photo of monkeys
On June 19, 2018, the most famous gorilla on the planet, Coco, died in the United States. Once an experiment with her was supposed to confirm or refute the idea of how a person differs from a monkey. It has long been thought that gorillas are aggressive and down-to-earth, while humans are capable of empathy, abstract terms, humor and speech.
As the only talking gorilla, Koko was actually the gorilla's ambassador to the human world and did not fail her high mission. At times, those who knew her say, she seemed more human than other people.
Gorilla in education
Koko (full name - Hanabiko) has never been a wild forest. She was born in San Francisco. From a loud salute in honor of the Independence Day, her mother began to have contractions - after all, the timing was approaching. The newborn was named “the child of the fireworks”. This is what her name means in Japanese.
When Coco was one year old, Dr. Francine Patterson, a biologist at Stanford University, took over her upbringing. Patterson taught Coco to understand speech by ear and to express herself in American Sign Language. What started out as a routine experiment has grown into a warm friendship for life.
The whole world followed Koko's studies and life. While in general Patterson was moderate and published her observations in the form of scientific papers not so often, journalists closely recorded every achievement of Hanabiko. It turned out that she had a quite normal level of intelligence - 95 (this is normal for a person), she understands by ear about two thousand English words (among them there are more polysemantic words than in the Russian dictionary) and about a thousand gestures, makes sentences of five to seven words ...
Koko joked, described her feelings, talked about the feelings of other animals and people, understood what the degree of expression (for example, pain) was, distinguished the present from the past and the future, fantasized, argued, insulted and lied to avoid reprimand. She was fond of various activities, for example, was interested in playing musical instruments, drawing and photography. Her self-portrait featured on the cover of one of the issues of National Geographic magazine. Coco's drawings were like childish scabbards, but she always knew exactly what she was drawing and could explain it. At twenty-three, Hanabiko, on her own initiative, wanted to have a kitten and for a long time begged for it from people. She knew how to be friends. When one of her friends, actor Robin Williams, died, she expressed her feelings with the phrase, "A woman is crying."
Coco raised several cats during her life. One of her cats escaped and died under the wheels of the car. All her life, Coco, seeing a portrait of some similar cat, said that she was sad. Once she herself chose this kitten from several others. It had no tail. Either Koko seemed like a gorilla child, or she felt sorry for him, but she felt incredible tenderness for the cat. She herself gave him a name, the meaning of which was probably associated with the absence of a tail: "All Ball" (All Ball in sign language). Her other cats were named Lipstick and Smoke.
The first word that little Koko learned in sign language was "drink." This is one of those words spoken among the first by human children. When Koko's successes in the language began to amaze, they decided to check them additionally. The gorilla was presented with a speech synthesizer. By pressing a certain key, the gorilla started recording a word. Koko used the synthesizer without any problems. In addition, when she did not know the right word in sign language, she described the subject allegorically. For example, she called hard Mexican sweets "cake-stone".
Hanabiko loved many things besides cats. Red, tickling, riding a tricycle, jumping while playing, watching picture books. She enjoyed playing with dolls, one of which she appointed Dr. Patterson - they had similar hairstyles. She had long monologues with this doll.
Not a phenomenon, but a chance
Patterson never considered Coco a genius, although she adored her madly. She assured that with proper education, all gorillas are capable of the same manifestations of intelligence. True, it is not known that at least one other gorilla learned the language from Koko, although in adulthood she spent a lot of time with other gorillas in the reserve.
And this seems to be true. The second gorilla to learn sign language was a male named Michael. He began his studies at the age of three, when he was brought to Austria. Michael's mother and all adult relatives were killed for meat in front of him. Michael later described in detail how it happened. When Michael grew up, he was brought to Coco, hoping that she would love each other. But, despite the sympathy, the gorillas did not feel attraction to each other. Michael died young of heart disease. Coco grieved for him for a long time.
The male gorilla Harambe showed signs of intelligent behavior. A three-year-old baby fell into his aviary, into a moat with water, from a high fence. Harambe lifted the child out of the water. The gorilla was walking with the baby in the enclosure, and the zoo staff decided that Harambe was going to do something terrible with the boy. The young male was shot.
After his death, it turned out that Harambe had been a very contact and conflict-free young man all his life. He grew up in the home of a man (his tutor's name was Jerry Stones). Harambe loved to tinker with little gorilla children. He was not noticed in aggression towards people, and the only injuries received by the baby were injuries from a fall. Probably, Harambe picked up a child who fell into the water for the same reasons, from which any passerby would have picked him up. He began to run away with the baby when the crowd screamed terribly, but on the way he stopped to examine the baby and even straighten his clothes.
Moreover, this is not the first time a child has fallen into an enclosure to a gorilla. In the eighties, a five-year-old boy fell to the gorillas on the island of Jersey. The main male Jumbo immediately stood over him in a defensive position in case of aggression from other gorillas and waited for the rescuers. As soon as help came, he left and took the other gorillas away. Jumbo later erected a memorial for saving the baby. In the nineties, a three-year-old toddler in Illinois fell to the gorillas. He broke his arm and passed out. The female Binti Jua hurried to him. She lifted the baby and carried him to the door of the pen, where she handed him over to the workers.
Another researcher Diane Fossey noticed that gorillas are aggressive towards people when they see a "stick" in their hand - a gun or a spear. But Africans have always actively hunted gorillas, so the dislike for people with a stick is understandable. Fossey came to the gorilla camps unarmed. In the end, she was killed, but not by monkeys, but by people sleeping in their own house. So far, man is seriously ahead of gorillas in one thing - in cruelty.
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