Curations from the Human Jungle
[You look a little droopy this morning. A tough Friday night? Depressed because the both the Red Sox and now the Yankees are out of the playoffs? Cheer-up, L'il Bunkie! Just listen to these guys: SB SM] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe-EfpIzdsw [Now, let's give it a second look. I think this is from the very first episode of... Continue Reading →
[Today's feature image (Silverbacks who read on your phones do not see the feature image unless you click on the headline, which takes you to the full display) is of a frog wearing a red MAGA hat. Yeah, I know, more AI slop. It's probably enough to land me on the President's enemy list. Emotions... Continue Reading →
[I know Silverbacks would rather eat bananas, or look at pictures of pandas doing stupid things, or see pictures of Silverbelles ... but sometimes you have to look at the Big Picture. The planet is more than just a giant Jungle, and we must look after it. We will be better served if our billionaires... Continue Reading →
[Once again I thank Northern Woodlands Magazine and the Wellborn Ecology Fund for providing the Outside Story. It's consistently a delight that connects us to our Planet and our individual jungles. SB SM] The Outside Story By William von Herff On an otherwise unremarkable day in 2023, Jason Love and his colleagues were gathering in... Continue Reading →
[Silverbacks like parties, too. We dress up in cool clothes, set out fashionable nibbles, and arrange a great playlist. Time to party on!! SB SM] https://www.atvbt.com By Uri — Sep 22, 2025 For New York’s No 1 Socialite, A.1) Prioritize your ease of being over any other consideration: parties are like babies, if you’re stressed while holding them... Continue Reading →
[I'm sure I'm not the first Silverback who fell in love with Silverbelle Jane. SB SM] https://abcnews.go.com Jane Goodall, famed primatologist and conservationist, dies at 91 Her research on chimpanzees changed the understanding of our closest relative. ByJulia Jacobo October 1, 2025, 2:01 PM Jane Goodall, the famed primatologist, anthropologist and conservationist, has died, according... Continue Reading →
[This is the final episode of The Old Rockers Podcast. Hungry for feedback ... did you read it? ... did you tolerate it? ... did you ignore it? Tumbs up? Thumbs down? Thumbs sideways? Have pity on a couple of old apes and tell us what you think. Oo-oo. SBs SM and WGM] Old Rockers... Continue Reading →
Theme music begins: “When I was young, my Dad used to say, ‘Son, we’re all going to die one day. Why don’t you take a little time to do some good along the way … Take a little time … (music fades going into chorus.) Del: Welcome to the Old Rockers podcast. I'm your host... Continue Reading →
[The short answer is "no." Silverbacks are full-time residents of The Jungle, eating leaves and fermented fruits while protecting our territory and harem. We do feel a certain kinship with our distant cousins in the far north who are busily (frantically?) trying to fatten up prior to a long winter snooze. Here we see some... Continue Reading →
[And thus it came to pass, that I, Silverback Americanus, ventured into the world of Rock 'n Roll Haiku, but not without sage guidance from Silverback Larry (Corn-fed SBs): Some people think weMight be hardwired for haikuI bet it's the beat Larry pointed out that the Beatles sometimes stacked haiku: She came in through the ... Continue Reading →