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Grief among gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, and magpies.
posted by Joe Beese
on Oct 30, 2009 -
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Believed to be extincted, the pygmy tarsier has recently resurfaced in a rain forest in Indonesia. More pictures here and video here.
posted by MaryDellamorte
on Nov 19, 2008 -
22 comments
Bonobo chimpanzees are commonly thought to be "an example of amicability, sensitivity and, well, humaneness" in the animal kingdom. Ian Parker's Swingers suggests a darker, more savage side to the species that belies popular perception.
posted by Blazecock Pileon
on Aug 3, 2007 -
20 comments
Beethoven stretches out and relaxes. Gorillas belch to let others know where they are. Fish sing the body electric (.mov, 12 MB) for food and safety. How has your own perception shaped your worldview?
posted by Blazecock Pileon
on Aug 14, 2006 -
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They are not the prettiest creature's around. More information and links here.
The aye-aye is endangered mainly because Malagasy regard them as unlucky and kill them on sight. [more inside]
posted by tellurian
on Jun 11, 2006 -
37 comments