Seeing myself...in the eyes of a monkey
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Sally KneidelPosted
Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:03pm
Text and all photos by Sally Kneidel, PhD
A wild adult female vervet monkey in my friend's backyard in South Africa
Primates fascinate me. I love coming face to face with another animal who's so much like me - the good, the bad, and the ugly. I wanted desperately to see monkeys in Africa. It's easy to imagine that they have hum ...
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Scientists Discover Oldest Evidence of Split Between Old World Monkeys and Apes
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National Science FoundationPosted
Wed 15 May 2013 1:17pm
Two fossil discoveries from the East African Rift reveal new information about the evolution of primates, according to a paper published this week in the journal Nature.
Findings by scientists at Ohio University's (OU) Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and colleagues document the oldest fossils of two major grou ...
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It is time
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Heather ..Posted
Mon 06 Jul 2009 5:43pm
When I write that, I think of the baboon monkey in 'The Lion King', you know, the one that was voiced by Benson . I also saw that guy as the Phantom of the Opera. The Wikipedia article said he stirred controversy when he played that part because of his race. I think he stirred controversy because he kind of stunk.
But it's time to rebuild ...
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more on the river
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AliRaePosted
Wed 25 Aug 2010 10:48am
(Pioneer Lodge, outside Lusaka, Zambia)
I haven't written much about life over the last few days because I've been far too busy living it, the breaking bones and sucking out the marrow kind of living.
Causemore told us that you haven't experienced Africa until you've canoed the Zambezi. I think he might be right.
Day One
W ...
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andypenn007Posted
Thu 11 Oct 2012 8:49am
you can buy in local shops but definitely weddingdresseshome it will cost more,With the beautiful shape cutting while watching bodices,dress,and doesn't sit too tight,It takes your time and energy to make sure everything on its way before the wedding.
Want to learn about baboon monkey,You can look at bridal shops and look for more informal ...
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What Fat Monkeys Tell Scientists About Obesity Disease
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The Medical TravelerPosted
Sun 20 Feb 2011 7:25am
Meet Shiva, who sits around and eats too much rich, fatty foods and sips too many sugary drinks, with a pot belly to prove it. Only it's not your neighbor, it's a monkey.
Leah Nash for The New York Times
At 45 pounds Shiva weighs twice a normal monkey's weight. Like many people, he eats too much and gets barely any exer ...
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American Heart Association diet makes a monkey out of you
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Dr. William D.Posted
Sun 20 Feb 2011 9:10pm
Heart Scan Blog reader, Roger, brought this New York Times article to my attention.
In an effort to develop a better experimental model for obesity than mice, scientists have turned to monkeys and other primates. The emerging observations are eerily reminiscent of what you and I witness just by going to the local grocery store or fast food ...
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LESSONS ABOUT OBESITY FROM FAT MONKEYS
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Judy B.Posted
Wed 02 Mar 2011 3:14pm
An experimental drug that dramatically reduced the appetite of rodents caused obese baboons to double or triple their food intake and is now being considered as a treatment for cancer patients and those who need to gain weight. Monkeys are better research models because they are more like humans than rats or mice, not only physiologically, but al ...
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Slowing Down over the Holidays.
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karunacPosted
Sun 14 Nov 2010 9:36am
We all get excited about the holidays. There is family to see, food, and traditions to enjoy in, but often it can feel like the season is spinning too fast. With the daylight hours being shorter, this is actually a time of year to be more internal. Animals hibernate. Its cold, and your body is trying to slow down. Honoring our bodies natura ...
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