March 08, 2005

Chimp attack

CNN.com - Wife: Victim�tried to reason with chimps during attack - Mar 7, 2005

This is interesting and frightening. For their short size, chimps are extremely strong, especially in the arms and chest. They have to be in order to survive in the jungle. I have to wonder what their background was like before they were taken in by the sanctuary. Violent animals like this can't be rehabilitated and I think it's actually a kindness that they were killed during the attack. It's unfortunate they attacked this couple and to have only eye contact prompt an immediate attack means they were in a violent mood even before they got loose. Generally chimps aren't THAT aggressive unless you make aggressive gestures first.

1 comment:

Ed said...

Did I not post about this earlier!? I think the other animals are getting together to take over the top spot on the food change currently occupied by humans. I quit keeping my list after I posted it but this one would be a strong addition to it.