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[monkeywire] Chimp Conan to undergo second vasectomy
- From: Carrie McLaren <temporary181 AT stayfreemagazine.org>
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- Subject: [monkeywire] Chimp Conan to undergo second vasectomy
- Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 01:25:08 -0400
Chimp to undergo second vasectomy
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Posted on 03/16/2007
Cue the music for the latest episode of this soap opera.
When we last saw Teresa, the 48-year-old retired chimpanzee at Chimp Haven, paternity tests were underway to determine who among seven vasectomized chimps played a role in her surprise pregnancy.
Tests were announced today. Teresa's lover, and the father of her baby Tracy, is Conan, a 21-year-old described by his handlers as "the strong, silent type" who is sensitive enough to cry when the ladies leave him.
Conan's vasectomy didn't take -- proven by DNA testing.
In a case that has received worldwide attention, Chimp Haven officials held a news conference today to announce who fathered the baby born on Jan. 8.
Chimp Haven is home to 90 chimpanzees who have been retired from biomedical research or entertainment. There were nearly 20 living in the group with Teresa. Hair samples were taken from the seven male chimps for DNA testing.
Tracy is Teresa's 11th child. Conan has one child.
Will Tracy stay at Chimp Haven? Yes, for the rest of her life.
Will Conan get another vasectomy? Yes, but the date has not been determined.
As a result of this surprise pregnancy, Chimp Haven officials did pregnancy tests on all females at the Keithville facility
The female chimps are also now on birth control -- so that you won't tune in for another episode of the Surprise Pregnancy.
- [monkeywire] Chimp Conan to undergo second vasectomy, Carrie McLaren, 03/17/2007
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