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08-26-2010, 09:13 AM
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Top 10 Famous Monkeys
Yes, I realize this list contains some primates that are not monkeys, but Top 10 Famous Primates doesn’t sound nearly as fun as a barrel full of monkeys, I mean a top 10 list of famous monkeys. So take some time to monkey around and read a fun list of monkeys and other primates. 10. Bubbles The Chimp  Bubbles The Chimp enjoyed the good life at Neverland Ranch, surrounded by amusement park rides and pampered by his master, Michael Jackson. Bubbles was often seen meandering around the ranch clad in a diaper, and Jackson has claimed that Bubbles actually performed work duties at Neverland, such as dusting and cleaning windows. Perhaps due to his strange living environment and his creepy master, Bubbles became very disturbed as he grew older, displaying fits of temper and even biting several visitors to Neverland Ranch: he was banished from Michael Jackson’s residence due to his misbehavior. 
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08-26-2010, 09:15 AM
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9. G**** Ape
[IMG]http://www.toptenz.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/g****-ape-197x300.jpg[/IMG] This classic cartoon character was created by Hanna-Barbara in 1975. G**** Ape was known for his intense purple hue and the bright green sweater he always wore. He was also known for his catchphrase, “G**** Ape, G**** Ape!” which he would repeat whenever another character spoke to him. He had a special sidekick, Beegle Beegle, who always traveled alongside him on his many adventures. G**** Ape sat on the top of a yellow car while Beegle Beegle drove him around.
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08-26-2010, 09:15 AM
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8. Albert, The First Monkey In Space
 This rhesus monkey went into space on June 11, 1948, aboard a V2 rocket. Albert began his astronaut career after being launched from a base at White Sands, New Mexico, by the American space program. His flight ended in tragedy as he suffocated and died in the V-2 Blossom rocket. Albert was the first in a series of monkeys sent into space to test the safety of space travel for humans. Other monkeys also gave their lives in the name of science and space exploration: Albert IV survived a space flight in 1949. Unfortunately, Albert IV died on impact as the rocket landed
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08-26-2010, 09:16 AM
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7. Koko
 This famous lowland gorilla was born on July 4, 1971, in San Francisco. Koko was a female gorilla who mastered over 2,000 words in American Sign Language, allowing her to communicate with humans in an astounding way. Some people felt that Koko was simply making signs without understanding their real meanings, in order to receive treats and rewards from her trainers. Francine Patterson, who was adamant that her famous animal really understood ASL, and was able to conduct lucid exchanges using hand signs, trained Koko.
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08-26-2010, 09:16 AM
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6. Curious George
 This charming monkey is known for his curious nature and his excited chatter. Curious George was brought from Africa by his caring master, The Man With The Yellow Hat, to live in the big city. Curious George is featured in a series of picture books written by Hans Augusto Rey and Margaret Rey. He has been a beloved cartoon character since his creation in 1941, entertaining countless children with his propensity for getting into trouble and mischief.
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