Monkeys in the zoo got a TV and five channels to choose from. Porn ... - Gazeta Wyborcza

In the garden, botanical and zoological Wilhelma in Stuttgart, lives close to 8 thousand. animals. In this 16 bonobos – the representatives of one of the two species of chimpanzees. – They are more closely related to humans than gorillas or orangutans. In our lives the largest community, which can be found in zoos – described on its website management zoo.

In May moved all specimens to the newly built “home of the Apes,” which bonobos share with gorillas. This complex of buildings and paddocks area of ??47 thousand. sq m – is furnished to a high standard. It offers the best conditions, which, according to current knowledge about the monkeys, they can find these animals in the zoo “- praises the management of the garden. Monkey showers and shower, swings, hammocks and a maze else can understand. But monkeys from Stuttgart recently got a TV.

“Planet of the Apes” in the program is not

Flat screen built into the wall of the garden rigged cooperating scientists who study behavior bonobos. – They want to see, or watching television affect the behavior of monkeys, and the way to learn something new about them – explained a few NBC Karin Herczog, a spokeswoman for the garden. experiment can prove many things, such as whether violent films arouse aggression among monkeys. Either the scene eager to watch the females, and the males.

Bonobo got to choose five thematic programs. To change channels, simply press the appropriate button below the screen.

are displayed on the TV 5-7 minute videos. Scientists have taken into account in the “Planet of the Apes,” but offered monkeys live-action and bonobos in the role of the main characters, and even a monkey pornography. Besides scenes of violent behavior and mating monkeys from Stuttgart can watch as representatives of their species look food, play, or watch a documentary about life in the wild bonobos in Congo.

Scientists put video scenes of copulation, because Bonobos are known for their love of sex and varied sexual behavior. But she did not monkey pornography on impress them. did not want her to see none of the members of the group.

– Mating not serve them not only to reproduce and enjoyment, but also perform an important social function. Maybe their sex scene is not interested, because so often have sex – wonders Herczog.

Popcorn love, but not in the cinema

Monkeys generally responded to the TV really.’re watching the screen, but over the past two weeks, the two channels will be happy to alter only one, 11-year-old female. Banpo first realized what is included screen TV and press. Scientists have recognized that changes channels expectation effect. Sometimes in her footsteps goes even 15-year-old Liboso. – When a movie has already begun, monkeys looking at the screen, but you can not see that TV aroused some great response – says a babysitter bonobos Christin Zeltner.

Monkeys watching TV, and monkey looks for the camera. Recordings analyze scientists. early results of the reactions of animals to be known in the next year. For now, one thing is certain – the TV does not have a chance of food. When employees zoo monkeys bananas offer, they quickly give up watching. Not want to look at the screen even when the caregivers at the same time serve the popcorn. This is no joke.

– Instantly resign and run for his favorite treat – Zeltner added.