In the News – Bald Chimp Looks Human, Still Throws Feces
Snippet from the article:
Other males may worry that losing their hair will make them less appealing. But for Guru the chimpanzee, his baldness has turned him into a star attraction. The 20-year-old, who is suffering from alopecia, has lost the hair from all over his body.
But the mischievous chimp still brings hundreds of visitors flocking to Mysore Zoo in southern India – despite greeting them by throwing stones. Dr Suresh Kumar, a zoo vet, said: ‘Everybody wants to see his biceps and triceps.
Read the full story (with many more photos) at DailyMail UK – Guru the chimp suffering from alopecia looks human
This is the 2nd bald chimp in the news this month. You may recall we mentioned Jambo the chimpanzee from the UK with alopecia… and now here’s Guru from India!
The article points out that Guru still gets down to business by throwing his poo at visitors to the zoo, so at least his alopecia hasn’t left him feeling depressed.
poor bastard.
What do you mean “poor bastard”, Robert? Look at the shape that monkey is in. Check out the tone and definition on his upper body – I bet you wish you could look so good…
Guru is going to throw some poo at you for your unnecessary sympathy!