Comments on: Bike Preferences Among Indonesian Primates

By: Martin Cooper

Martin Cooper — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:42:51 +0000

The last picture shows a very highly-organised Macaque – it has arranged for a chauffeur. This puts in doubt the assumption that humans are at the top rung of the evolutionary ladder. Who hands out the bananas is in charge. Are you familiar with Banksy’s “Laugh now, but one day we’ll be in charge”…?

By: Paul Hartman

Paul Hartman — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:41:22 +0000

Nice one, Erik. We are literally studying some of these animals to death. While scientific research is undoubtedly important, it has to be conducted in a way that allows for its application in the conservation of these species. The ‘bike preference’ example, while quite absurd and funny, isn’t too far off the mark given some of the bizarre things that are looked at in great depth and without much relevance in helping protect the species.

By: Kathy Adams

Kathy Adams — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:15:43 +0000

I just read an article about how important it is that we each in an organization know what it means to “bring home the bacon” for that organization. If we don’t know, or don’t do it, then we aren’t supporting the organization. Thanks for the great use of humor in getting across such an important point. But then as humans, wouldn’t we also be driven to select not only the most expensive bike, but the most cash. Oh what mortals we are!

By: Diane Kristy

Diane Kristy — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:59:00 +0000

Thanks for a stunning (and humorous) piece.

I think (I hope) that the more people can see and learn and know about and IDENTIFY WITH a species, the more they care about them and will be motivated to take action on their behalf.

Hang in there!