fine whine

Today's tidbit of knowledge comes from my desktop "Fact or Crap" calendar (which is based on the game of the same name, what a shame). This is an actual fact, according to them, and not crap: "Gorillas do not drink water." They go on to explain thusly:

Gorillas' diet is based on fruits and stems, and these succulent foods provide neough water to sustain them. Gorillas also eat some invertebrates, such as ants and insects, but they have never been observed hunting or feeding on any other animals.

What a neat idea, getting water from fruits and other parts of plants. If this is true, why do so many people eat salads with a bottle of water next to them, I wonder. I suppose I should hoard some apples at my desk since as of late I haven't been getting nearly enough water to drink during the day.

As for the gorillas, reread it up there where it says that they "have never been observed" eating animals. This sounds like a hedge to me. I'd much prefer that the calendar stated "Gorillas don't eat meat" but since they didn't I'll now be watching over my shoulder for the unseen omnivorous ape about to make me his meal. I suppose if I hide out in drinking water I'll be okay.