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Jane Goodall's Reason for Hope
In the final of a three-part series, Jane Goodall's continued activism brings the plight of wild chimpanzees into the spotlight and brightens their future
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Many Threats to Wild Chimpanzees
Despite growing awareness, endangered chimps are still lost in large numbers. Protection efforts involve help for local communities to become more sustainable.
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The Great Apes - Part 3 - Chimpanzees
A brief description of chimpanzees and additional links to read more about this amazing Great Ape.
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The Number Three...
Have you ever considered the implications of the number three to humankind--aside from folklore, that is? You may find some surprises in this fine article by my guest author, Herb O. Buckland.
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Human Evolution and Hair Loss
Why did humans lose their hair over time? Human ancestors may have developed sexually before they developed physically and so ended up hairless.
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Jane Goodall's Chimp Crusade
In this second of a three-part series, Jane transitions from researcher into activist to bring heightened awareness to the plight of wild chimpanzees in Africa
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Jane Goodall's Roots in Gombe
This article explores the extraordinary beginnings of one of the most beloved and visible animal researchers and conservationists of our day.
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Book Review - "Next of Kin"
A thirty year journey in the life of Washoe, the signing chimpanzee.
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Book Review - "The Great Ape Project"
Book review of "The Great Ape Project", a look into giving rights and protection to the Great Apes of our world.
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Chimps are not Chumps
A brief overview of the ability of chimpanzees to use natural medicine.
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Controversy Abounds - Where Do You Stand?
Thoughts on where to draw the line in the entertainment industry, especially using primates.
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Monkeys and children kiss and make up at the same rate!!
An interesting study comparing the way children and monekys make up after a confrontation.
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Where Did The AIDS Virus Come From?
Researchers demonstrate where the AIDS virus came from.
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Great Ape Survival Project (GRASP)
Combining wildlife conservation with human survival in developing countries. Bushmeat trade and deforestation targeted as critical to great ape protection.
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Rwanda's Nyungwe National Park
From tall canopied forest to flower-filled marsh, chimpanzees to sunbirds, Nyungwe offers visitors a unique experience of tropical Africa's panoply of plants and animals.
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LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS...OH MY! Part One...
In memory of one of my best friends, a gifted circus performer and loving soul called Gilbert...
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Gabon, West-Africa
Because of its oil interests, Gabon's cities are expensive for tourists, but the pristine national parks and the rainforests are unique in this green lung of Africa.
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Bioquiz on movement
Take a quiz, if you are not specialized in biology you may find it more challenging.
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Muscles for walking – I
Walking appears so simple but is it really so? See for yourself how important and complex the act is.
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