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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on January 16, 2010, 21:32

Title: Global Warming Indigestion May Kill Gorillas, Monkeys
Post by: sam on January 16, 2010, 21:32

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Global warming-induced indigestion could help make mountain gorillas and other leaf-eating primates sitting ducks for extinction, a new study says.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/01/100111-global-warming-indigestion-monkeys-gorillas/

Title: Re: Global Warming Indigestion May Kill Gorillas, Monkeys
Post by: Rik on January 17, 2010, 10:56

Or would they adapt their diet, I wonder?

Title: Re: Global Warming Indigestion May Kill Gorillas, Monkeys
Post by: Simon on January 17, 2010, 12:30

I guess it depends on which happens first.  :dunno:

Title: Re: Global Warming Indigestion May Kill Gorillas, Monkeys
Post by: Rik on January 17, 2010, 12:32

Well, if they didn't, death would definitely be first. ;)

Title: Re: Global Warming Indigestion May Kill Gorillas, Monkeys
Post by: GillE on January 17, 2010, 13:01

Animals are continuously becoming extinct, even without humanity's assistance.

Title: Re: Global Warming Indigestion May Kill Gorillas, Monkeys
Post by: sam on January 17, 2010, 20:53

Quote from: Rik on January 17, 2010, 10:56

Or would they adapt their diet, I wonder?

what, you thinking of setting up a Burger King?

Title: Re: Global Warming Indigestion May Kill Gorillas, Monkeys
Post by: Simon on January 17, 2010, 23:33

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Global Warming Indigestion May Kill Gorillas, Monkeys
Post by: Rik on January 18, 2010, 10:25

Quote from: sam on January 17, 2010, 20:53

what, you thinking of setting up a Burger King?

I already have one, only I call it Burger Emperor as we only serve DR burgers. ;)

Title: Re: Global Warming Indigestion May Kill Gorillas, Monkeys
Post by: Simon on January 18, 2010, 10:27

;D. Are you still allowed them?  I had a mixed grill last night, with DR pave rump, Cumberland sausages, and bacon.  That was the last of the bacon, and it's not on offer at the moment.  :(

Title: Re: Global Warming Indigestion May Kill Gorillas, Monkeys
Post by: Rik on January 18, 2010, 10:28

Them, yes, bacon, no. :( You might want to try the beef or steak & kidney pies, btw.

Title: Re: Global Warming Indigestion May Kill Gorillas, Monkeys
Post by: Simon on January 18, 2010, 10:33

I've got four packs of the S&K in the freezer, but I didn't realise it didn't come in a pie.  ::)

Title: Re: Global Warming Indigestion May Kill Gorillas, Monkeys
Post by: Rik on January 18, 2010, 10:39

 ;D