(May 29, 2016 10:59 AM)l0new0lf Wrote:  This reminds of the lions who were recently shot. It's so sad that people can't have some respect and foresight for these endangered animals... They clearly need to look into the design of their Zoo as well imo.

(May 29, 2016 11:02 AM)Urge Wrote:  why not just get rid of zoos. if you want to see animals go to the wild and spectate from afar

(May 29, 2016 11:04 AM)Sheogorath Wrote:  Disband the Zoo's and the aquariums like sea world. They're only adding to the continued increase of endangered species. I was going to make a comment about holding animals at the same respect we hold for each other but then I realized that we as a human race seem to hold no respect for any life, only money. (This obviously does not apply to every single human)

This was obviously a tough decision to make since in a situation like this tranquilizers wouldn't of been effective quick enough, and with a gorilla of that size he could rip of the child's head in an instant.

Stupid kid.

(May 29, 2016 11:13 AM)l0new0lf Wrote:  Well, I can't disagree with that, but tbh that won't happen. At least not right away. Even Sea World is still around after half a century of animal abuse.

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I actually hold animals in higher standard to be completely honest. I agree with you completely. I would have been completely torn, even if it was a child, the gorilla didn't necessarily deserve to die.

(May 29, 2016 11:02 AM)Urge Wrote:  why not just get rid of zoos. if you want to see animals go to the wild and spectate from afar

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(May 29, 2016 11:42 AM)xMyth Wrote:  I saw the video of what happened and besides the part where the gorilla dragged the boy 10 feet through the water it didn't seem like he meant the boy harm.

I've seen this before. The gorilla was aiming to raise it as one of his own.

Not to mention it's funny how the media labels the Gorilla a thug. 100% the media would never show this side of him:

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(May 29, 2016 11:50 AM)l0new0lf Wrote:  I was actually wondering this same thing. I'm not certain a gorilla would be intentionally aggressive toward a child. Animals are usually very smart when it comes to this kind of thing, especially primates. Yes, there are some exceptions, but my point remains. Some animals will even act docile toward pregnant women because they can sense that she's carrying a baby.

(May 29, 2016 12:33 PM)Expiгe Wrote:  These sort of stories sadden me to no end, Zoo's fault for allowing a kid to access the cage no matter what, the gorilla didn't know any better it's not it's fault and it shouldn't die. Do gorillas even kill humans for the most part, most video's that I've seen they seemed passive and curious?

(May 29, 2016 02:39 PM)Jackie Chun Wrote:  lol they can read body language just like we can but it's their main source of communication like with most animals. They don't physically sense an unborn child on another creature, they can just tell by how passive you appear.

(May 29, 2016 02:46 PM)l0new0lf Wrote:  I agree. I don't condone zoos, but there are plenty that operate without such easy access to animal pens. No, gorillas are incredibly passive when compared to other primates ime. Of course like any animal, they're quite dangerous when they feel threatened, even more so due to their size. However, I really don't think a gorilla would interpret a small child as a threat. If anything, he/she would be more curious than anything. Animals in captivity are notorious for being unpredictable though, and they can offer suffer from mental illness. Sea World is more than enough proof of this. I definitely don't blame the poor gorilla. If that gorilla felt aggressive towards the child, I'm sure he would be dead. I'm not sure why zoos aren't equipped with powerful sedatives like sufentanil, carfentanil or ketamine.

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No, animals can detect subtle changes in biology such as scent. Animals don't necessarily possess the same senses as us, or to the same acuity. A lot of animals can identify a pregnant woman by her scent/pheromones.