
Audio By Carbonatix
Maybe the dress wasn't the right size, or perhaps it was the grey and gloomy weather - but these two monkeys don't seem over-the-moon after being married in China.The downcast-looking pair tied the knot in a special wedding ceremony at their zoo.The monkeys - who live in Wenling, Zhejiang province - are seven-year-old male monkey Wukong and a six-year-old female named Xiaoya.The widlife park organised the wedding in the hope of attracting more visitors, local media reported.But the controversial stunt is bound to upset animal rights groups in a country famed for being cruel to animals.Back in 2006 a Shanghai zoo cancelled a show dubbed the 'Animal Olympics' following accusations of cruelty from animal welfare groups.The show had featured animals in athletic-type situations, such as boxing matches between kangaroos and their keepers, bears fighting and riding bicycles, and an elephant tug-of-war.And in 2007 a bear was forced to ride a bicycle and be chased by his trainer during an animal performance for the Chinese May Day holidays at the Shanghai Wild Animal Park.Credit: Mail Online/Hugo Danie
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Prudential Life settles GH¢100,000 medical bills under its PRUCares Valentine Experience Initiative
3 hours -
Wa West Picnic: Peter Lanchene Toobu champions peace, health and unity in landmark celebration
3 hours -
Dr Mensah Market flooded after downpour in Kumasi
3 hours -
Armed men reportedly storm Adjen Kotoku Onion Market amid tensions
4 hours -
Tecco Mensah writes: Why football fans must look beyond statistics
5 hours -
Police recover stolen Honda CR-V in Kumasi within 48 hours
5 hours -
Apetorku Gbodzi 2026 Festival opens in Dagbamete with development focus
5 hours -
President Mahama arrives in Lyon to co-chair One Health Summit
6 hours -
Beverly View Plus Hotel draws crowds amid coastal Easter rush in Volta
6 hours -
Maiden Zongo Festival held in Wa amid calls to tackle drug abuse among the youth
6 hours -
FDA warns of fake HIV test kits on Ghanaian market
6 hours -
Africa urged to build resilient health systems as donor support tightens
7 hours -
Easter gesture: Ablakwa settles medical bills for 85 North Tongu constituents
8 hours -
Africa must harness its population strength—Titus-Glover
8 hours -
Visa-free access doesn’t mean unlimited stay – Lom Ahlijah
8 hours