chimp was reaching secual maturity
not all that thrilled as his life as a pet
probably frustrated & potentially saw the owner as a mate
When the friend came she was seen as competition & a threat to his owner.
What was she thinking giving the chimp Zanax that wasn't prescribed for him.
It could have clouded his judgement & feeling sick took extreme measures to protect his territory.
Side effects of alprazolam may occur in patients and are more likely the higher the dosage taken. If signs of an allergic reaction occur such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat occur medical attention should be sought immediately. Medical attention should also be sought immediately if signs of jaundice appear such as yellowing of the skin or eyes. Other side effects which may occur are as follows:
euphoria[25]
depressed mood, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, unsteadiness and impaired coordination, vertigo, skin rash, respiratory disturbance, sleep disorders, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting[26][27]
decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger (increased risk taking behavior), rage, hostility[28]
thoughts of suicide or self harm[29][30]
urinating less than usual or not at all[31]
hallucinations[32]
ataxia, slurred speech[33]
Short term memory loss and impairment of memory functions[34]
anterograde amnesia[35] and concentration problems
decreased or increased sex drive[36]
dry mouth[37]
increase in appetite[38]
hepatitis[39]
muscle twitching and tremor[40]
convulsions[41]
aggression[42]
mania, agitation, hyperactivity and restlessness[43][44][45]
Tragic for that poor woman whose life will never be the same & it will take years & surgeries to get her back to some sort of form of "Normal" life.
Tragic for the chimp too who really should have been in a refuge somewhere with his own kind trying to live as much as possible the life he was meant to live.
There were no winners in this case becasue one woman chose to keep this chimp as a pet & moreover brought him up as a human so he probably would never even have a chance at living socially with his own kind.
Sleeping grooming & bathing with him was bound to get confusing for the chimp as he reached puberty.
Not the wisest thing to do with a 200 lb chimp with the strength of at least 5 men...
What was she thinking?
