Groundbreaking Research has Man talking with Apes

[Zaknafien]

The Great Ape Trust in Des Moines, Iowa, is home to seven bonobos -- a close relative of the chimpanzee -- and three orangutans. But if you think Iowa might be a strange place for them to live, don't say it out loud … these apes understand English.

http://abcnews.go.com/WN/Story?id=3222942&page=1

[Marshal Murat]

Shock! Awe! Old News!

There has been alot of research on the ability for chimpanzees and gorillas to understand English. That was in the 1970s, 1980s. There were attempts to have chimps and gorillas communicate in English, but this failed at they were unable to form words. The can, however, speak in ASL (American Sign Language), or any other sign language they can be taught.

If you read Congo, you can understand the level of learning that gorillas are capable of.

[Fragony]

If you read Congo, you can understand the level of learning that gorillas are capable of.

Yeah, give them a few millenia of evolution and they start writing crap novels.

[drone]

I wonder if they know these words:

Take your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape!

[Gawain of Orkeny]

Heck my cat talks to me and I to it. And yes we understand eachother though I admit his vocabulary is limited to let out or in and feed me or pet me

[Seamus Fermanagh]

Groundbreaking Research Has Scientists Talking With Apes...

...Democrat party already conducting focus groups and getting them the franchise.

[Odin]

...Democrat party already conducting focus groups and getting them the franchise.

I'm about to knock off for the day too, beautiful seamus, a masterpiece !

[Navaros]

Heck my cat talks to me and I to it. And yes we understand eachother though I admit his vocabulary is limited to let out or in and feed me or pet me

I would say you are not giving your cat enough credit. I once had a cat who would keep meowing back at me if I imitated him, directly as a response to the noises I made imitating him which sounded very much like his own. Even after he just ate, and he was an indoor cat who never went out, and even if I was already petting him. I have no doubt that the cat was interested in and making attempts at communicating for beyond those three motivations.

The biggest groundbreaking aspects of things like this and what is listed in the original post is mankind's never-ending arrogance in thinking by default that animals are way dumber simply because mankind is itself too dumb to fully understand them.

[Yun Dog]

Yeah, give them a few millenia of evolution and they start writing crap novels.

or posting on total war forums - OMG its too late

I always suspected Dave mightve been that general out of POTA j/king

[Proletariat]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGf0FuVtsLI

[Gawain of Orkeny]

I would say you are not giving your cat enough credit. I once had a cat who would keep meowing back at me if I imitated him

Ok you got. I didnt want anyone to knw. I thought i was alone I do it all the time. Cats are normally quite creatures. I read once that they only meow around people so much because we talk and we respond to them. Sometimes I wonder who has trained who? I particuarly like the meeewing sound with the purr built in if you know what I mean I can even talk english to him and he understand as do most dofs. For instance if i say do you want to go out and he does he will start running back and forth to the door making a certain sound every time. Same thing for do you wannna eat Just a different sound and he runs from the cabinet to his bowl. If I say do you wanna play he flops on his back and raises his paws. Ive had this cat since he wa sa baby and hes 10 now. Ive always had a cat or two or more since I was a kid. No more than 2 at a time since I left home thank you.

[Yun Dog]

This is an interesting article I found regarding animal behavious(specifically cat behaviour)

http://www.messybeast.com/emoticat.html

"Cats do not tell jokes but they do engage in clownish behaviour."

I whistle a song for my cat, and my cat comes from roaming miles away - I think my cat thinks its a person, it also appears to recognise itself in the mirror and doesnot think its another cat

[spmetla]

Well I know that my cat "Speedy" sleeps on top of me when I sleep and brings me headless bodies of rats that he's caught. I always assume that he is just trying to be fair because instead of catfood I always feed him bits of my own meal after I've had most of my fill. I just hope he doesn't feel bad that I don't accept his food.

Wouldn't surprise me at all that gorillas understand us, animals are darn smart. The only confusion of recent for me is this rooster that is always hanging out with our sheep instead of the other chickens, wonder if he thinks he's a sheep or if it's his flock!

[Spino]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGf0FuVtsLI

Hah! Classic Simpsons clip. Funny you should post that Prol because I do an uncanny imitation of Dr. Zaius from the original movie. Not that it helps mankind better understand orangutans but it goes over really well at parties...

[Fragony]

Well I know that my cat "Speedy" sleeps on top of me when I sleep and brings me headless bodies of rats that he's caught. I always assume that he is just trying to be fair because instead of catfood I always feed him bits of my own meal after I've had most of my fill. I just hope he doesn't feel bad that I don't accept his food.

Many cats do that, it's really cute when you think of it, he's bringing you food. My mother has 7 of these pocket lions, and they like her very very much. poor mom hehe, waking up like that producer in the Godfather, 2 or 3 times a week.

[Gawain of Orkeny]

My mother has 7 of these pocket lions,

Yup pretty much the only difference is their smaller Ferocious little beasts even when kittens.

Cat Prayer
Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray this cushy life to keep.
I pray for toys that look like mice,
And sofa cushions, soft and nice.
I pray for gourmet kitty snacks,
And someone nice to scratch my back,
For windowsills all warm and bright,
For shadows to explore at night.
I pray I'll always stay real cool
And keep the secret feline rule
To NEVER tell a human that
The world is really ruled by CATS!

And now a few words from George Carlin

Why Cats are Better than Men

1. A cat always comes in SOBER after being out all night.

2. When a cat goes to the toilet she tries not to leave a trace.

3. You can put a bell around a cat's neck so you know exactly where she is.

4. If you stroke a cat she won't leap on you for sex.

5. You don't mind that much if a cat brings a bird home every night.

6. When a cat comes in at midnight it doesn't wake you up by smashing into the furniture.

7. Cats never pretend they know how to fix the video.

8. Cats don't care what size your boobs are.

9. Cats still love you even when your perm goes wrong.

10. Cats love rubbing up to your legs however much cellulite you have.

11. Cats can be neutered if they stray.

12. If a cat jumps into your lap, a little light petting will satisfy her.

13. It's okay if a cat rubs up against your best friend.

14. If you ask enough times, a cat may actually listen to you.

15. You never have to spend time with your cat's mother.

16. Better chance of training a cat.

17. Cats are cute.

18. A cat is never late for dinner.

19. Cats love to see you come home from shopping with lots of bags!

20. You'll never get a call from you cat's ex-wife.

21. A cat would never leave you for a younger women.

22. Cats treat your mom with respect.

23. Cats don't worry about hair loss.

24. I feels nice to stroke a cats soft, fluffy fur.

25. A cat's friend is less likely to be annoying.

26. Cats can't show love without meaning it.

27. To buy a fancy dinner for a cat only costs 40p

28. Cats actually think with their heads.

29. Unlike a man, a cat can fend for itself.

30. It is legal in all states to neuter a cat.

31. Cats comfort you when you are sick.

32. When a cat sleeps all day it's natural, not annoying.

This guy still cracks me up with this one after all these years

How To Clean A Cat

1. Thoroughly clean the toilet.

2. Add the required amount of shampoo to the toilet water, and have both lids lifted.

3. Obtain the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.

4. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids.

Note: You may need to stand on the lid so that he cannot escape.

CAUTION: Do not get any part of your body
too close to the edge, as his paws will be
reaching out for any surface they can find.

5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "power wash and rinse" which I have found to be quite effective.

6. Have someone to open the door to the outside and ensure that there are no people between the toilet and the outside door.

7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.

8. The now-clean cat will rocket out of the toilet, and run outside where he will dry himself.

Sincerely,
the Dog

Like Cats And Dogs
What is a Cat?

1. Cats do what they want.
2. They rarely listen to you.
3. They're totally unpredictable.
4. They whine when they are not happy.
5. When you want to play, they want to be alone.
6. When you want to be alone, they want to play.
7. They expect you to cater to their every whim.
8. They're moody.
9. They leave hair everywhere.
10. They drive you nuts and cost an arm and a leg.

Conclusion: Cats are tiny women in little fur coats.

What is a Dog?

1. Dogs lie around all day, sprawled on the most comfortable piece of furniture in the house.
2. They can hear a package of food opening half a block away, but don't hear you when you're in the same room.
3. They can look dumb and lovable all at the same time.
4. They growl when they are not happy.
5. When you want to play, they want to play.
6. When you want to be alone, they want to play.
7. They are great at begging.
8. They will love you forever if you rub their tummies.
9. They leave their toys everywhere.
10. They do disgusting things with their mouths and then try to give you a kiss.

Conclusion: Dogs are men in little fur coats.

[Gawain of Orkeny]

Demon Cats