Category Archives: Monkeys

We’re all just a bunch of monkeys, and we often act like it.

Monkey Steals Camera, Takes Self-Portraits

Macaque Photographer: No Chimping Wildlife photographer David J. Slater was traveling in Sulawesi, Indonesia when a rare crested black macaque jacked his camera. The macaque then took around 100 photos, including some outstanding self-portraits. These are more than good enough … Continue reading

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Red-Ruffed Lemur: Madagascar Mackin’

This Red-Ruffed Lemur may be critically endangered, but he’s lookin’ good. And doesn’t he just know it. He’s just like, “How you doin’ baby?”

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Too Many Monkeys? Not Enough Monkeys!

Snacking with the Macaque Pack When you feed the macaques, you better be sure to bring enough to share with the entire class. This gentleman faces the monkey onslaught with grace and humor. However, he says, “Too many monkeys”. I’d … Continue reading

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James Mollison: Passport Photos of Apes

James Mollison photographed great apes as though they were people, using the passport-photo motif. My only critique is that Mollison’s lighting is too good. No way a passport photo would be that flattering. I want to see chimps, gorillas, bonobos, … Continue reading

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Monkeys Hired as Station Managers in Japan

If your train station isn’t drawing enough commuters, there’s only one viable option… that’s right, you have to hire a pair of monkeys and give them uniforms. That’s what Hojo-cho station in Kasai, Japan is doing. We at IJT hope … Continue reading

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Monkey Attacks Delhi Man for His iPhone

iPhone Macaque Attack This Delhi macaque is obviously used to people, as he’s being filmed in the act of dumpster diving. However, watch that amazing moment of recognition just before he attacks the iPhone user with blinding speed. Does the … Continue reading

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Langurs Hired for CWG Security

Commonwealth Games 2010: Monkey Security Team Monkeys: a major threat to the security of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Rhesus macaques run rampant in Delhi, and have been held responsible for carjackings, thefts, vandalism, assaults, and even the 2007 death of … Continue reading

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Wild Chimps Turn Tables on Hunters

Poachers have a bit of a tradition of setting snare traps to catch wild chimps in the rainforests of Guinea… but they’re about to get a new tradition: a tradition of getting punk’d by the chimps. The chimps have figured … Continue reading

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Monkey Business: Monkey Worker Documentaries

Monkey Business: Mini-Docos about People Who Work with Monkeys The header says it all, no? Monkey Business is a series of short documentaries about people from around the globe who work with monkeys. So far, there are four. I hope … Continue reading

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Macaque Adopts Kitten in Bali Forest

This macaque has taken it upon itself to look after a cute little kitten. This doesn’t mean you should go into the jungle and deposit unwanted kittens- our macaque is probably what you’d call an edge case. But still. This … Continue reading

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