I was honored enough to spend one hour with one of the few families left (in the world!) of mountain gorillas in Uganda. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. They share 98% of our DNA and it is completely evident by observing their behaviour.
Due to their endangered status no reputable zoo in the world would keep them in captivity, however when I see Western Lowland Gorillas and other apes in zoos and the such it brings a deep pain to my soul. Human beings still have soo much to learn as a species… We can be so wise in some aspects, and so ignorant in others.
Email me if you’re interested in hearing more about them or discussing this!
]]>Do you know sign language?
I seen one of t-shirt with sign language at bme.
I was wondering who designed the t-shirt?
You should meet me for lunch today.
]]>I realise zoos play a part in conservation and research, but where does that stop and capitalism begin? I’d much rather use the $ I pay for entry, to donate to a giant park where the animals can range free, and I’ll just look at photographs, rather than demand small enclosures where I can bash on the windows.
That said… I’d miss having baboons throw shit at me.
]]>last i visited, the poppa orangutan was surrounded by a class of about 15 or 20 children all pounding on the glass…much like what you saw, his forehead was actually pressed on the glass, and his eyes were empty. he took a deeeeeeeeep breath and let out a heavy sigh.
i walked away in tears and haven’t gone back.
at any rate, i hope you’re able to unplug yourself from the matrix ;)
]]>I am sure if I was put into a corner I would become the most vengful (sic) person. And by the way, before someone says it to me, I really don’t care for lemonade anymore.
]]>On several occasions he states the Following: ” Is it proper that the wilderness and it’s creatures should suffer because we came?”
Shannon’s current entry made me think of the quote.
Nature gives us so much and in return we give nothing much back but misery, pollution and extinction. My parents raised me to take nothing that can’t be replaced (i.e.: firewood)and leave nothing that doesn’t belong.
A life outdoors was my childhood and seeing nature at work was far more fascinating than watching animals languishing in zoos. That said, most of the great primates will end up existing exclusively in zoos. The Folks that live amongst them like to eat them.
and i hate the zoo because i really feel like the animals would kill me if they could get out of their cages.
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