The Strange Story of Tonka, the Undead Hollywood Chimpanzee

In a preview of what might be the next Tiger King, there’s been a surprising twist in the bananas saga of Tonka, the chimpanzee and film actor. Rolling Stone has reported that the celebrated great ape, seen in films like George of the Jungle and Buddy—1997 was a great year for chimp cinema—is, indeed, alive, despite being declared dead by its owner one year ago. It turns out that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is involved in a protracted battle with Tonka’s current caretaker Tonia Haddix, and has been making a documentary about the case. The organization… Read Full Article