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Bronx33 · 04-11-2006, 12:17 PM

Amazing really..

'Tarzan' chimp celebrates 74th birthday

http://www.canada.com/topics/news/od...f9acc4&k=36329

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) - Cheeta the chimp, star of a dozen "Tarzan" movies in the 1930s and 1940s, celebrated his 74th birthday with sugar-free cake.

Although healthy and active, Cheeta is diabetic. "He had a good time. The party went real good," said keeper Dan Westfall, operator of the primate sanctuary Creative Habitats and Enrichment for Endangered and Threatened Apes - or CHEETA.

Representatives from a Spanish film festival also showed up for Sunday's party to present Cheeta with the first award of his career - an International Comedy Film Festival of Peniscola prize.

Cheeta has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest chimp. Chimps rarely live past the age of 40 in the wild, but can reach 60 in captivity.

The graying, 150-pound Cheeta, one of six primates at the desert sanctuary 110 miles east of Los Angeles, is very active and "he still has every tooth in his head," Westfall said Monday.

Asked about his typical day, Westfall said one of Cheeta's favorite activities is riding around with him in the car. He also likes to paint, what Westfall calls "ape-stract" pieces that are sold to raise money for the nonprofit sanctuary.

Westfall adopted Cheeta in 1992 from his uncle Tony Gentry, an animal trainer who worked in Hollywood and obtained Cheeta from Africa in the 1930s.

Rock Chalk · 04-11-2006, 12:34 PM

That's crazy, this chimp has lived a longer life than a good chunk of American's will who live to old age.

Bronx33 · 04-11-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alec

That's crazy, this chimp has lived a longer life than a good chunk of American's will who live to old age.

It really is amazing.

watermock · 04-11-2006, 12:58 PM

I wonder how grumpy he is....

-Slap- · 04-11-2006, 01:00 PM

Not bad. Johnny Weismuller made it to 80.

Bronx33 · 04-11-2006, 01:08 PM

Heres a current picture of cheetah...

anthonypacino · 04-11-2006, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronx33

Heres a current picture of cheetah...

oh god...

SteveTensi13 · 04-11-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronx33

Heres a current picture of cheetah...

Looks like she fell off the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down!!

watermock · 04-11-2006, 02:22 PM

She brought at least a measure of credibility to the Clinton Administration.

elletrain · 04-11-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveTensi13

Looks like she fell off the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down!!

Yeah, like 105 years ago.

elletrain · 04-11-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by watermock

She brought at least a measure of credibility to the Clinton Administration.

I give him credit for getting a bj in the oval office..

04-11-2006, 12:17 PM	#1
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Cheetah is still alive! Amazing really.. 'Tarzan' chimp celebrates 74th birthday http://www.canada.com/topics/news/od...f9acc4&k=36329 PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) - Cheeta the chimp, star of a dozen "Tarzan" movies in the 1930s and 1940s, celebrated his 74th birthday with sugar-free cake. Although healthy and active, Cheeta is diabetic. "He had a good time. The party went real good," said keeper Dan Westfall, operator of the primate sanctuary Creative Habitats and Enrichment for Endangered and Threatened Apes - or CHEETA. Representatives from a Spanish film festival also showed up for Sunday's party to present Cheeta with the first award of his career - an International Comedy Film Festival of Peniscola prize. Cheeta has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest chimp. Chimps rarely live past the age of 40 in the wild, but can reach 60 in captivity. The graying, 150-pound Cheeta, one of six primates at the desert sanctuary 110 miles east of Los Angeles, is very active and "he still has every tooth in his head," Westfall said Monday. Asked about his typical day, Westfall said one of Cheeta's favorite activities is riding around with him in the car. He also likes to paint, what Westfall calls "ape-stract" pieces that are sold to raise money for the nonprofit sanctuary. Westfall adopted Cheeta in 1992 from his uncle Tony Gentry, an animal trainer who worked in Hollywood and obtained Cheeta from Africa in the 1930s.

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04-11-2006, 12:34 PM	#2
Rock Chalk Cheeky Bastards Laus Deo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Backside of the Internet Posts: 29,940 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	That's crazy, this chimp has lived a longer life than a good chunk of American's will who live to old age.

04-11-2006, 12:58 PM	#4
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	I wonder how grumpy he is....

04-11-2006, 01:00 PM	#5
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	Not bad. Johnny Weismuller made it to 80.

04-11-2006, 01:08 PM	#6
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	Heres a current picture of cheetah...

04-11-2006, 02:22 PM	#9
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	She brought at least a measure of credibility to the Clinton Administration.