Don’t think animals can think, reason, plan . . . and even deceive? I’d wager that listening to this tale by a guy who worked with orangutans at a Nebraska zoo will change your mind!
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Tags: Fu Manchu, intelligent animals, orangutan, zoo
Triumph of the Spirit 
August 13, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Great story Phil. I loved it and felt like giving a big hug to this animal.I recommend you read ‘The Secret Lives of Humans’ …a great book with similar stories. It is our arrogance that makes us think that animals are not as intelligent.
August 13, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Yes, the stories that show that animals are smart guys are out there, Anil. Even if we don’t seek them out, it’s fun to stumble across them from time to time!