The “cheetah” chimpanzee and the 34-year-old female Tamerlane had been dating for four years. Zoo officials reveal
Brussels – A woman named Eddie Termanz has been banned from entering the Antwerp Zoo in Belgium on charges of having an affair with a monkey. The chimpanzee monkey is named “Cheetah” and was brought to the Antwerp Zoo 30 years ago. It was very small and lived with humans as a pet. The zoo kept it with other chimpanzees But he had great difficulty mixing with other animals of his own breed and was able to make friends with other chimpanzees many days later.
Although Cheetah’s interest in zoo visitors continued during this time, he did not fall in love with anyone, but four years ago, a 34-year-old female Timmerman began visiting the Antwerp Zoo. At first glance, it seemed as if the two fell in love with each other. Also expresses his love and caresses the woman’s palm.
Initially, the zoo management was unaware of this, but when the “cheetah” ‘s interest in other monkeys almost waned and even in the woman’s absence it became completely isolated from the rest of the monkeys the management’s concern increased. When the “cheetah” routine was monitored, it was revealed that they were having a quiet affair. However, the woman could not stay away from the “cheetah” and she maintained her routine. The zoo administration warned the woman fifteen times in four years to stay away from the “cheetah” or enter the zoo. Would be banned but still had no effect on them.
Eventually, the Antwerp Zoo administration forcibly closed the entrance to the Terminus, where she burst into tears, saying it was cruel and unfair. Can also go in but why is my entrance closed? They protested. I don’t know what it’s all about but as soon as I see this monkey, I feel helpless and pull towards it said, Timmermans. This is their first responsibility, so no one should be allowed to interfere in the natural routines of animals.
Cheetahs need to go through something like 15 hours per day with different chimpanzees and blend with them, said Zoo guardian Sarah Lafat. Even after the zoo closes, they stay away from it and this is against the natural habit of the ‘cheetah’.
