Orangutan Asks Zoo Visitor For Banana Then Throws Back The Peel

One of the first things we learn in school is that man has developed from ancient apes through the process of evolution. Basically, some apes decided they should climb down from the treetops and look for food on the ground and those who stayed evolved into the monkeys and apes we know today. One of those apes in the colorful orangutan, an ape so similar to man, they can really surprise us sometimes! Orangutans, especially those that have lived their entire lives in ZOOs, have learned how to interact with the distant relatives that come to visit and learn about them on the other side of the enclosure. There are parks that sell food approved for the animals so that the visitors may interact with them by feeding them. When these animals see someone carrying a banana or something, they know they are here for a brunch date! Knowing how to get the most out of humans, this old guy simply puts his hand out whenever he wants a treat. He is the boss around here, so he gets what he wants. Catching it with one hand, the primate carefully peels the fruit before shoving the whole thing in his mouth. Clearly a strong opposer against littering, the orangutan then tosses the peel back to his visitor so he can dispose of it properly. Unfortunately, the human seems to be stingy this time around and refuses to give up his second banana. That's fine with him though, because that just means he can go on about other business!