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Sept. 3, 1977 Day 56 7:00 A.M. 1/2 tsp diet & 1/2 tsp banana (put in his cage) 9:00 A.M. 3 mealworms, 1/4 tsp. diet 10:10 A.M. Weight 143.9g. 10-10:30 A.M. Play. While running about on floor, stops frequently and sits steadily upright on hindquarters - (feet / tail tripod) 1/2 tsp banana 12noon to 1:30 P.M. [[bracket]] about 1/2 tsp. diet/banana mix 1/8 tsp. apple 1/2 tsp. orange slice 5 raisins 2 mealworms 3:00 P.M. 4 mealworms 1/2 tsp banana 1/8 tsp orange 1 small apple bit 6:00 p.m 1/2 tspn diet & banana mix (1:1) 2 apple bits 2 mealworms 1/4 slice of orange (peeled) [[end page]] [[start page]] Over the last 4 days the Colonel's climbing ability has increased enormously. If the surface is easily gripped (fabric) he can get up even a 90[[degree]] incline. His digits are getting stronger, and the coordination between his front & back feet is much better. This standing upright which Lynn reported is something that has just appeared over the last couple of days. I also find it interesting that he defecates & urinates frequently during his feediong sessions. I've cleaned up as many as 5 firm feces during a 10 minute feeding & usually he urinates 4 or 5 times also. his mane is growing out around his head - his ears are not as visible.