Gorillas filmed performing amazing feat of intellectual ability

PhysOrg ^ | July 23, 2012 | Bob Yirka

[Engraved-on-His-hands]

Researchers working in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda have filmed gorillas dismantling snares set by poachers to catch smaller game. Previously, anecdotal evidence had suggested that silverback gorillas had been seen dismantling snares. In this instance it was two young blackback, mountain gorillas that were involved. The team, part of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund's Karisoke Research Center, filmed first a silverback motioning towards the snare. Next, two young male blackbacks arrived on the scene, surveyed the situation, then proceeded to take apart the snare, avoiding being caught in it in the process.

[a fool in paradise]

Gorillas dismantling snares?

I guess that makes them AT LEAST as smart as a drummer.

[JoeProBono]

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[Slings and Arrows]

I guess that makes them AT LEAST as smart as a drummer.

Stands to reason.

[JohnnyP]

Send this to Koko, he will have it up on the website before the show is over. /RL

[Nachoman]

Teach the gorillas to shoot AK’s. Then they can dismantle poachers.

[Erasmus]

These days, I’m more concerned about gorillas in people suits.

[Caipirabob]

Gorillas filmed performing amazing feat of intellectual ability

Is it too late to get them on the ticket for the election?

[SunkenCiv]

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[Condor51]

*** Gorillas dismantling snares? I guess that makes them AT LEAST as smart as a drummer. ***

LOL, You should see the Owners Manual for Peavey Guitar Amplifiers.
No respect for Drummers at all. Right from the beginning the insults fly.

0 - Input: If you are having trouble figuring out what this is then please put the amp back in the box and get some drumsticks.*
(then at bottom of the page they have the footnote)
* No drummers were harmed in the making of this manual.

And for the Master Vol Knob they have this gem:
10 - Master Volume: Turn it up, ours goes to 13! [Hello, Spinal Tap ;-)]

I need new Amp and I'm looking at a Fender Mustang II. But I keep going back to the Peavey Vypyr 30 just because their Manual is so cool. And the Amp does have great features too. But the Fender Mustang comes with Killer Software for free.