Zoo hopes gifted orangutan will be ambassador
Chantek the 450 pound orangutan at Zoo Atlanta uses American Sign Language with at least 150 words. Trainers describe him as understanding signs and able to discuss unseen or future things. Zoo officials envision a million dollar amphitheater for interactive exhibits with Chantek and plan to share his language abilities with the world.
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Father accused of offering son for car and cash in Frederick
Kenneth Mark Vogelpohl 37 faced charges after allegedly agreeing to trade his 15 month old son for a used car and $5,000. A state trooper aided by posing as a buyer met Vogelpohl in Hagerstown and the suspect accepted $100 and the car title before handing over the child. The boy was placed in Washington County Social Services custody while Vogelpohl awaits bail.
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