I've already sprited anything but a monkey, because I hate monkeys, not to mention I barely can think of a creative entry relating apes
Wow, I see... Even though, you might not enter for this contest, I hope to see your new sprites in sprite thread! btw, I like your MK sprites! :)
btw, I only came up with these...
(http://www.h6.dion.ne.jp/~brill/LOVELOG_IMG/250px-DonkeyKongMP7.jpg)
Donkey Kong
(http://4signal.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/aaaaaaaaaaa.jpeg)
Bathing Ape
(http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/9357/giganta.jpg)
Giganta