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Dehumidifiers Recalled by LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Play Yards with Bassinets Due to Suffocation Hazard

“hold on to your belongings”

Travel writer proclaims “When Visiting Gibraltar, Watch Out for the Apes”

“frightening rituals involving animal sacrifices”

Philadelphia SPCA discovers a graveyard of ram, sheep and monkey skulls, a turtle shell, and a lot of chicken feathers.

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Utility Knife Recalled by Dollar Tree Due to Laceration Hazard

“a contest to name the baby monkey”

L.A. Zoo reports a surprise when a Kikuyu colobus monkey, who had been on contraceptives, gives birth to a one-pound, eight inches long, bundle of monkey joy.

“Ollie”

Erie Zoo names their baby orangutan.

“the oldest gorilla in captivity”

Colo, at 53, probably the oldest living gorilla, wants you off the lawn at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

(It occurs to me that I, too, am 53. And that I, too, want you off the lawn.)

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Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Dorel Juvenile Group to Announce Recall of Infant Car Seat/Carriers

5.11 Tactical® Knives Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard

“attributed to a documentary”

When the Dutch plan a vacation, "chimpanzee sanctuary" comes to mind, apparently.

“a companion for Cheli and Ginger”

Makan, a 6-year-old male Sumantran Sumatran orangutan, moves to Sacramento Zoo.

Never trust a man with a monkey

British serial killer Peter Tobin carried a monkey on his shoulder when he went hunting girls.

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Christmas Tree Toppers Recalled by Precious Moments Due to Fire Hazard

Child’s Asphyxiation Death Prompts Recall of Toy Dart Gun Play Set by OKK Trading

Home Depot Recalls Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Goodbye, Katie

36-year-old western lowland gorilla dead of abdominal cancer at North Carolina's N.C. Zoo

“a small ceremony has been planned”

A new alpha monkey takes charge at Japan's Mount Takasaki Natural Zoological Park.

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JCPenney Recalls Cooks® Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard

“no restrictions to coming up with names”

Monkey-naming contest for baby Colobus that was born Feb. 5 at South Carolina's Greenville Zoo. Mail link

Goodbye, Hobbit

30-year-old gorilla at South Africa's National Zoological Gardens dies after diabetes diagnosis, suffering complications including kidney and eyesight damage.

“two dead monkeys and monkey body parts”

An unpleasant surprise in the mail today in Ireland.

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OSRAM SYLVANIA Recalls Portable Nightlights Due to Electric Shock Hazard

Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

“the defeat of the Third Reich and the Axis powers”

No parsnips were buttered.

Update: Vladimir Putin chimes in on Obama Peace Prize.

“something may really be out there”

Reports of a monkey sighting in Novato CA.

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Children’s Plush Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster Due to Choking Hazard

“He had a pet monkey”

No signs of buyer's remorse in Indonesia, as they erect a statue of Barack Obama as a 10-year-old.

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Evenflo Recalls Cake Toys on Children’s Activity Centers Due to Choking Hazard

Infant Suffocation Deaths Prompt Recall of Amby Baby Motion Beds/Hammocks

“seeking permission to sue the state”

Stamford State's Attorney David Cohen calls for enough newscamera crews so he can release a statement on the Charla Nash chimpanzee attack for the evening news.

Update: does not plan to charge the owner!

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Team Work Trading Expands Recall of Children’s Metal Pendants Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Allura Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard

Lucky it wasn't 'Ron Paul'

Philadelphia Zoo to name baby orangutan 'Batu' after online contest.

"unusual"

Medical Examiner rules that elderly couple found dead in their FL home died of natural causes. A pet monkey was reportedly standing guard over one of the bodies.

Update : “the monkey's leash was wrapped around Whitson's neck”. Nothing to see here.

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Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by NTD Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

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Blenders Recalled by Haier America Due to Laceration Hazard

“overprotective tendencies”

A Callimico Goeldi monkey is killing other monkeys at Canada's Cherry Brook Zoo with misguided kindness.