![]() ![]() Captions identify the individual chimps by name, and one interesting chapter is devoted to following a chimp family through their day. Photos highlight the almost eerie human-like qualities of the chimpanzees-the expressions on their faces, the care they take with one another, and the way they use the items in their environment to make tools. Noticeably absent, however, is any information on mating or relations among family groups and opposite-sex chimpanzees. Through the researcher’s eyes, the reader sees how the scientists interpret the behaviors of the chimps-from the meanings of the 34 distinct sounds chimps make and the changing relationships among same-sex chimpanzees to the way chimpanzees learn to care for their offspring. ![]() ![]() This amazing woman realized her dream of working with the chimps in Gombe, Africa, without a college degree, and in a male-dominated world-what a wonderful role model for young girls interested in the sciences. ![]() Goodall’s latest is a fascinating look at the behavior, development, and communication methods of the animals she has devoted her life to studying. ![]()
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