El Simio Más Inteligente del Mundo: Ken Allen

Who is the smartest animal in the world? In this video, we tell you the incredible story of Ken Allen, the Bornean orangutan who became a legend of escapes at the San Diego Zoo during the 1980s. Known worldwide as the "Hairy Houdini," Ken Allen was no ordinary animal. He managed to outsmart state-of-the-art security systems designed by engineers and architects, climbing impossible walls and picking locks. But the most surprising aspect of his intelligence wasn't just his physical ability to escape: Strategy and deception: He would remove the screws from his cage at night and replace them before dawn to avoid being discovered. Complicity and planning: He taught his wife, Vicky, how to use a metal lever to open a glass panel while he distracted the guards. Revenge: He used one of his escapes to seek out his old rival, the orangutan Otis, and throw objects at him in revenge. Television addiction: The zoo tried to curb his yearning for freedom by making him addicted to soap operas. The master: He ended up passing on his "escape culture" to other orangutans at the zoo, who began to imitate his methods. A true story that goes beyond a simple zoo escape; it is a deeply moving tale about the intelligence of great apes, the search for freedom, the loss of family, and a scientific legacy that forever changed the design of zoos worldwide. Enjoy the show! Video Chapters 00:00 - Ken Allen's First Escape 01:30 - A Tragic Beginning at the San Diego Zoo 03:15 - The Great Escape Series Begins (1985) 05:40 - The Intelligence War and Soap Operas 07:50 - The Legacy of "Hairy Houdini" and New Escapes 09:45 - A Tragic End and the Impact on Science #KenAllen #Orangutan #TrueStories #Documentary #Zoo #FunFacts #IntelligentAnimals