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Post by pjaye on Jan 9, 2018 2:44:21 GMT
A BBC reporter got more than he bargained for when he tried to report from a lemur enclosure in a Norfolk Zoo today. Reporter Alex Dunlop was trying to broadcast from Banham Zoo when eight of the creatures attacked him on camera. The furry primates seemed pleased to see him and danced excitedly around before jumping on his arms, legs and back. And then they started biting him. Grimacing in pain he complains ‘this could take some time’ as the lemurs pull at his jumper.
Fighting a losing battle Alex tries to record a take but it ends after just three words and a scream when one nips his finger. The next time he got as far as saying ‘and I’m at one of the region’s zoos where they’re doing their annual stock-take of animals’ before giving up in agony. Then he lets rip ‘Ow! You little ****’ after the cute-looking lemur goes in for a second bite. He added: ‘Well I think this is one of the more enjoyable parts of the job: counting lemurs.’
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Post by annabella on Jan 9, 2018 2:47:48 GMT
When I was in Madagascar I had a lemur jump on my shoulder and bite my ear, my reaction was not a playful “ow” like the guy in the video. lol
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Post by corinne11 on Jan 9, 2018 2:58:05 GMT
I knew exactly which clip you would be talking about! I love how professional and calm he is trying to sound while furry creatures with sharp teeth and claws are jumping all over him. Corinne |
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Post by hdoublej on Jan 9, 2018 3:06:30 GMT
😂
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Post by 950nancy on Jan 9, 2018 3:13:01 GMT
Perhaps never work with wild animals. Dogs are good people.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jan 9, 2018 3:13:09 GMT
Kudos to him.
I would not have been so calm.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jan 9, 2018 3:14:52 GMT
Too funny!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 4:11:45 GMT
I knew they jumped but not like THAT! They look more like they are flying!
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Post by pjaye on Jan 9, 2018 4:18:43 GMT
Even after seeing - I'd still get in the cage with them...that would be so awesome and worth a few little nips!
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Post by pjaye on Jan 9, 2018 4:22:25 GMT
They look more like they are flying! I've seen them on one of the David Attenborough specials and they do look like they are flying from tree to tree. I just looked it up, apparently they can jump more than 30 feet. |
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Post by anniefb on Jan 9, 2018 7:39:01 GMT
LOL!
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jan 9, 2018 7:48:27 GMT
Hilarious!
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Post by gar on Jan 9, 2018 9:20:40 GMT
He kept going longer than I would have!!
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Post by craftykitten on Jan 9, 2018 9:49:24 GMT
We have a lemur enclosure here, and I have some great (?!) photos of DH as they sat on his head and pooped on his hat! Gotta love lemurs.
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Post by joelise on Jan 9, 2018 10:08:47 GMT
I’d love to be there playing with those lemurs |
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Post by michellegb on Jan 9, 2018 10:35:14 GMT
I'd do that in a minute! I love those crazy animals. I would in no way, however, be as cool as they started jumping LOL! I'd freak out for a few a bit I'm sure!
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Post by phoenixcov on Jan 9, 2018 12:18:36 GMT
A well known and respected reporter around here, so not surprised he handled the little nippers well.  |
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Post by jennyap on Jan 9, 2018 14:25:37 GMT
We have a lemur enclosure here, and I have some great (?!) photos of DH as they sat on his head and pooped on his hat! Gotta love lemurs. I scrapped a (not so great) photo of my DH with a lemur sat on his head - can't link it right now, but it's in the gallery. I think it's probably at the same place, so you never know, maybe even one of the same lemurs!!  |
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Post by lemondrop on Jan 9, 2018 14:55:51 GMT
TFS! |
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Post by leannec on Jan 9, 2018 15:29:28 GMT
So funny I love lemurs but I wouldn't enjoy being bitten by a pack of them  That is a reporter with a good sense of humour  |
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Post by craftykitten on Jan 9, 2018 17:19:53 GMT
We have a lemur enclosure here, and I have some great (?!) photos of DH as they sat on his head and pooped on his hat! Gotta love lemurs. I scrapped a (not so great) photo of my DH with a lemur sat on his head - can't link it right now, but it's in the gallery. I think it's probably at the same place, so you never know, maybe even one of the same lemurs!! Are you really that local to me?! |
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Jan 9, 2018 17:22:45 GMT
What did he expect since it appears he has food in his hands? Of course, they will mob him for that food!
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Post by freebird on Jan 9, 2018 19:50:39 GMT
Thanks. I never knew I was scared of lemurs until now.
sigh.
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Post by jennyap on Jan 9, 2018 21:00:54 GMT
I scrapped a (not so great) photo of my DH with a lemur sat on his head - can't link it right now, but it's in the gallery. I think it's probably at the same place, so you never know, maybe even one of the same lemurs!! Are you really that local to me?! Oh, no, we were there on holiday  Here's the LO - flic.kr/p/QMjhzY |
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Post by craftykitten on Jan 9, 2018 21:44:29 GMT
Are you really that local to me?! Oh, no, we were there on holiday Here's the LO - flic.kr/p/QMjhzYFantastic! Yes, quite probably the same lemurs |
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Post by librarylady on Jan 9, 2018 22:31:45 GMT
Hijack: Here is a bid to adopt Pinkie the cat. I laugh so much every time I have seen this. "friendly loving cat" LOL youtu.be/zhgTr6-E6xQ |
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Post by petenthusiast on Jan 9, 2018 22:50:07 GMT
Hijack: Here is a bid to adopt Pinkie the cat. I laugh so much every time I have seen this. "friendly loving cat" LOL youtu.be/zhgTr6-E6xQ Holy crap!!!!! Someone did NOT evaluate that cat very well! Whoa! |
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