is this typical behavior for chimps? why did that one at the sactuary that was in the news go crazy and peel the guys face off? was he threatened? how can a small animall have that kind of strength? the chimsp i see on tv are always clowning and entertaining and kissing and making faces. was michael jackson ever endagered by his chimp?
2007-11-20 13:33:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If it's the story I heard, it happened when the man brought his adult chimp a birthday cake and was attacked by the others in the pen. He had taken his chimp to such a place because it had become too big and strong for him to handle. These animals are much stronger than people and can easily rip their arms off. They're also quite aggressive. In this particular case, it appeared to have been the result of jealousy over the attention the man was giving his chimp while ignoring the others. The man's pet was not involved in this attack but apparently also did nothing to stop it.
2007-11-20 19:10:43 · answer #1 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know anything at all about "chimps?"
They are apes. Apes are incredibly strong and VERY territorial. It is very common behavior for a chimp (or any ape) to attack when it feels threatened, angry, hormonal or he feels that his territory is being threatened. They aren't clowns, entertainers or pets. They are wild animals. They're cute as babies but are NOT that way as adults.
If I was Micheal Jackson's ape, I would've been threatening towards him, just because I belong in my natural home.
2007-11-20 22:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Informed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋