Why Does This Remind Me of Vegas?
If winery operators complain about the baboonish behavior of drunken tasting room patrons, imagine how it must be for wineries in South Africa, which occasionally face baboonish behavior from real baboons.
“They are not just eating our grapes; they are raiding our kitchens and ripping the thatch off the roofs. They are becoming increasingly bold and destructive.”
Troublesome apes are removed by burly security teams. Particularly boorish primates are tagged and monitored. Those who misbehave three times are taken out into the country and…well, let’s just say they won’t be showing their hairy mugs around the winery any more.
Can a baboon sleep with the fishes?
August 30th, 2010 at 11:35 AM
There is at least a temporary remedy for this problem. Some winemakers have had success with lion dung, but it has to be replaced regularly to keep the baboons away.
August 31st, 2010 at 1:23 AM
Cool! Strike 3 and you’re out!