FfFfFfFF 58,120 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Humans might be tiring of video calls, Zoom birthdays and streamed performances, but the chimps at two Czech zoos are just starting to enjoy their new live online link-up. To make up for the lack of interaction with visitors since the attractions closed in December under Covid-19 restrictions, the chimpanzees can now watch one another’s daily lives on giant screens. “At the beginning they approached the screen with defensive or threatening gestures, there was interaction,” said Gabriela Linhartova, ape keeper at Dvur Kralove, 135km east of Prague. “It has since moved into the mode of ‘I am in the movies’ or ‘I am watching TV’. Video: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/mar/17/chimpanzee-zoom-czech-zoo-video-calls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Chimps have the same need for social satisfaction as humans, who would've thought So sweet to watch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babba the Hutt 453 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 That's very cute! I hope they have tons of fun with these calls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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