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Bonobo and Chimpanzee

Author : Takeshi Furuichi
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811380597
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Bonobo and Chimpanzee written by Takeshi Furuichi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the similarities and differences between two species, bonobos and chimpanzees, based on the three decades the author has spent studying them in the wild, and shows how the contrasting nature of these two species is also reflected in human nature. The most important differences between bonobos and chimpanzees, our closest relatives, are the social mechanisms of coexistence in group life. Chimpanzees are known as a fairly despotic species in which the males exclusively dominate over the females, and maintain a rigid hierarchy. Chimpanzees have developed social intelligence to survive severe competition among males: by upholding the hierarchy of dominance, they can usually preserve peaceful relations among group members. In contrast, female bonobos have the same or even a higher social status than males. By evolving pseudo-estrus during their non-reproductive period, females have succeeded in moderating inter-male sexual competition, and in initiating mate selection. Although they are non-related in male-philopatric society, they usually aggregate in a group, enjoy priority access to food, determine which male is the alpha male, and generally maintain much more peaceful social relations compared to chimpanzees. Lastly, by identifying key mechanisms of social coexistence in these two species, the author also seeks to find solutions or “hope” for the peaceful coexistence of human beings. "Takeshi Furuichi is one of very few scientists in the world familiar with both chimpanzees and bonobos. In lively prose, reflecting personal experience with apes in the rain forest, he compares our two closest relatives and explains the striking differences between the male- dominated and territorial chimpanzees and the female-centered gentle bonobos." Frans de Waal, author of Mama’s Last Hug - Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves (Norton, 2019)

Behavioural Diversity in Chimpanzees and Bonobos

Author : Christophe Boesch
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521006132
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Behavioural Diversity in Chimpanzees and Bonobos written by Christophe Boesch and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002-08 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and bonobos (Pan paniscus), otherwise known as pygmy chimpanzees, are the only two species of the genus Pan. As they are our nearest relatives, there has been much research devoted to investigating the similarities and differences between them. This book offers an extensive review of the most recent observations to come from field studies on the diversity of Pan social behaviour, with contributions from many of the world's leading experts in this field. A wide range of social behaviours is discussed including tool use, hunting, reproductive strategies and conflict management as well as demographic variables and ecological constraints. In addition to interspecies behavioural diversity, this text describes exciting new research into variations between different populations of the same species. Researchers and students working in the fields of primatology, anthropology and zoology will find this a fascinating read.

Bonobo Handshake

Author : Vanessa Woods
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101528834
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Bonobo Handshake written by Vanessa Woods and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young woman follows her fiancé to war-torn Congo to study extremely endangered bonobo apes-who teach her a new truth about love and belonging. In 2005, Vanessa Woods accepted a marriage proposal from a man she barely knew and agreed to join him on a research trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country reeling from a brutal decade-long war that had claimed the lives of millions. Settling in at a bonobo sanctuary in Congo's capital, Vanessa and her fiancé entered the world of a rare ape with whom we share 98.7 percent of our DNA. She soon discovered that many of the inhabitants of the sanctuary-ape and human alike-are refugees from unspeakable violence, yet bonobos live in a peaceful society in which females are in charge, war is nonexistent, and sex is as common and friendly as a handshake. A fascinating memoir of hope and adventure, Bonobo Handshake traces Vanessa's self-discovery as she finds herself falling deeply in love with her husband, the apes, and her new surroundings while probing life's greatest question: What ultimately makes us human? Courageous and extraordinary, this true story of revelation and transformation in a fragile corner of Africa is about looking past the differences between animals and ourselves, and finding in them the same extraordinary courage and will to survive. For Vanessa, it is about finding her own path as a writer and scientist, falling in love, and finding a home. Watch a Video

Bonobo

Author : Frans B. M. de Waal
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520351282
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Bonobo written by Frans B. M. de Waal and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This remarkable primate with the curious name is challenging established views on human evolution. The bonobo, least known of the great apes, is a female-centered, egalitarian species that has been dubbed the "make-love-not-war" primate by specialists. In bonobo society, females form alliances to intimidate males, sexual behavior (in virtually every partner combination) replaces aggression and serves many social functions, and unrelated groups mingle instead of fighting. The species's most striking achievement is not tool use or warfare but sensitivity to others. In the first book to combine and compare data from captivity and the field, Frans de Waal, a world-renowned primatologist, and Frans Lanting, an internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer, present the most up-to-date perspective available on the bonobo. Focusing on social organization, de Waal compares the bonobo with its better-known relative, the chimpanzee. The bonobo's relatively nonviolent behavior and the tendency for females to dominate males confront the evolutionary models derived from observing the chimpanzee's male power politics, cooperative hunting, and intergroup warfare. Further, the bonobo's frequent, imaginative sexual contacts, along with its low reproduction rate, belie any notion that the sole natural purpose of sex is procreation. Humans share over 98 percent of their genetic material with the bonobo and the chimpanzee. Is it possible that the peaceable bonobo has retained traits of our common ancestor that we find hard to recognize in ourselves? Eight superb full-color photo essays offer a rare view of the bonobo in its native habitat in the rain forests of Zaire as well as in zoos and research facilities. Additional photographs and highlighted interviews with leading bonobo experts complement the text. This book points the way to viable alternatives to male-based models of human evolution and will add considerably to debates on the origin of our species. Anyone interested in primates, gender issues, evolutionary psychology, and exceptional wildlife photography will find a fascinating companion in Bonobo: The Forgotten Ape.

Bonobos

Author : Brian Hare
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191044202
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Bonobos written by Brian Hare and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bonobo, along with the chimpanzee, is one of our two closest living relatives. Their relatively narrow geographic range (south of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo) combined with the history of political instability in the region, has made their scientific study extremely difficult. In contrast, there are dozens of wild and captive sites where research has been conducted for decades with chimpanzees. Because data sets on bonobos have been so hard to obtain and so few large-scale studies have been published, the majority of researchers have treated chimpanzee data as being representative of both species. However, this misconception is now rapidly changing. With relative stability in the DRC for over a decade and a growing community of bonobos living in zoos and sanctuaries internationally, there has been an explosion of scientific interest in the bonobo with dozens of high impact publications focusing on this fascinating species. This research has revealed exactly how unique bonobos are in their brains and behavior, and reminds us why it is so important that we redouble our efforts to protect the few remaining wild populations of this iconic and highly endangered great ape species.

Bonobo

Author : Frans B. M. Waal
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520205352
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Bonobo written by Frans B. M. Waal and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Bonobo" provides a tantalizing introduction to the natural history of one of our closest living relatives and uniquely enhances our understanding of our own place in nature" (Donald Johanson). "How nice to have the peaceable, sexy bonobo added to the path of human evolution! Bonobos represent the silver lining in our ape heritage" (Meredith Small). 75 color plates. 9 photos. 9 maps & drawings.

Understanding Chimpanzees

Author : Paul G. Heltne
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Chimpanzees written by Paul G. Heltne and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to classic studies such as Jane Goodall's The Chimpanzees of Gombe, we know a great deal about our closest primate relative, but much remains to be discovered about these endlessly fascinating family members. Even their genus name, Pan, taken from the Greek god who represented the spirit of nature, aptly characterizes their elusiveness, for, like nature, chimpanzee behavior is a "giant jigsaw puzzle," as Goodall puts it. This book, a definitive summary of current knowledge about chimpanzees and bonobos, is a significant step toward solving the puzzle. Virtually every major chimpanzee specialist from around the world--Japan, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Africa, the United States--has contributed to this landmark volume. It contains important contributions by Japanese researchers who have been working in Africa for as many years as Goodall and whose work is not readily accessible in the West. Understanding Chimpanzees examines a wide range of topics, including social behavior and ecology in the field, the rich variety of cultural traditions between one population and another in Africa and elsewhere, behavior in captivity, and the incredible cognitive abilities of chimpanzees in language acquisition laboratories. Of special interest is the strong coverage of bonobos (pygmy chimpanzees). The authors also concentrate on conveying a better appreciation of chimpanzee intelligence through the description of various ongoing investigations, particularly ones that examine signing interactions, vocabulary testing and modulation, and symbol acquisition. In addition to the Foreword, Jane Goodall contributes a review of her own work at Gombe, her proposal for a "ChimpanZoo" project, and an update on the status of conservation in Tanzania. The book contains a major section on chimpanzee conservation in captivityand in the wild, documenting the threat to chimpanzee habitat and survival. This work draws from a broad range of disciplines, including ethology, psychology, anatomy, biology, anthropology, conservation, and ecology and will attract readers pursuing ideas in all these fields. Over 100 photographs and drawings illustrate the text, which has been carefully assembled and edited by Paul G. Heltne, Director of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, and Linda A. Marquardt, the editor of Science Learning in the Informal Setting.

The Bonobo and the Atheist: In Search of Humanism Among the Primates

Author : Henry Cabot Lodge (Jr.)
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393073777
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book The Bonobo and the Atheist: In Search of Humanism Among the Primates written by Henry Cabot Lodge (Jr.) and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2013-03-25 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moral behavior does not begin and end with religion but is in fact a product of evolution.

The Bonobo and the Atheist: In Search of Humanism Among the Primates

Author : Frans de Waal
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393089193
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book The Bonobo and the Atheist: In Search of Humanism Among the Primates written by Frans de Waal and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2013-03-25 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues that human morality is not imposed from above but instead comes from within. Moral behavior does not begin and end with religion but is in fact a product of evolution. For many years, de Waal has observed chimpanzees soothe distressed neighbors and bonobos share their food. Now he delivers fascinating fresh evidence for the seeds of ethical behavior in primate societies that further cements the case for the biological origins of human fairness. Interweaving vivid tales from the animal kingdom with thoughtful philosophical analysis, de Waal seeks a bottom-up explanation of morality that emphasizes our connection with animals. In doing so, de Waal explores for the first time the implications of his work for our understanding of modern religion. Whatever the role of religious moral imperatives, he sees it as a “Johnny-come-lately” role that emerged only as an addition to our natural instincts for cooperation and empathy. But unlike the dogmatic neo-atheist of his book’s title, de Waal does not scorn religion per se. Instead, he draws on the long tradition of humanism exemplified by the painter Hieronymus Bosch and asks reflective readers to consider these issues from a positive perspective: What role, if any, does religion play for a well-functioning society today? And where can believers and nonbelievers alike find the inspiration to lead a good life? Rich with cultural references and anecdotes of primate behavior, The Bonobo and the Atheist engagingly builds a unique argument grounded in evolutionary biology and moral philosophy. Ever a pioneering thinker, de Waal delivers a heartening and inclusive new perspective on human nature and our struggle to find purpose in our lives.

I'm Lucy

Author : Mathea Levine
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615181103
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (811 download)

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Download or read book I'm Lucy written by Mathea Levine and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bonobos are our closest great ape relatives who live in a uniquely peaceful and matriarchal society. In this story, you'll meet Lucy and her family, and see amazing photographs that will make you laugh out loud!

The Third Chimpanzee

Author : Jared M. Diamond
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0060845503
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book The Third Chimpanzee written by Jared M. Diamond and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2006-01-03 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Development of an Extraordinary Species We human beings share 98 percent of our genes with chimpanzees. Yet humans are the dominant species on the planet -- having founded civilizations and religions, developed intricate and diverse forms of communication, learned science, built cities, and created breathtaking works of art -- while chimps remain animals concerned primarily with the basic necessities of survival. What is it about that two percent difference in DNA that has created such a divergence between evolutionary cousins? In this fascinating, provocative, passionate, funny, endlessly entertaining work, renowned Pulitzer Prize–winning author and scientist Jared Diamond explores how the extraordinary human animal, in a remarkably short time, developed the capacity to rule the world . . . and the means to irrevocably destroy it.

Chimpanzee Cultures

Author : Richard W. Wrangham
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674116634
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (166 download)

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Download or read book Chimpanzee Cultures written by Richard W. Wrangham and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compares and contrasts the ecology, social relations, and cognition of chimpanzees, bonobos, and occasionally, gorillas.

Chimpanzee Politics

Author : Frans B. M. Waal
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780801838330
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (383 download)

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Download or read book Chimpanzee Politics written by Frans B. M. Waal and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Precise but eminently readable and indeed exciting... This excellent book achieves the dual goal which eludes so many writers about animal behavior -- it will both fascinate the non-specialist and be seen as an important contribution to science." -- Times Literary Supplement

Chimpanzees and Bonobos

Author : Ann Elwood
Publisher : Child's World
ISBN 13 : 9780886823405
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Chimpanzees and Bonobos written by Ann Elwood and published by Child's World. This book was released on 1991 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the habits and behavior of chimpanzees and bonobos, another type of chimp.

Chimpanzees

Author : Daniel A. Greenberg
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
ISBN 13 : 9780761411659
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (116 download)

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Book Synopsis Chimpanzees by : Daniel A. Greenberg

Download or read book Chimpanzees written by Daniel A. Greenberg and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2001 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life of chimpanzees, including social structure, reproduction and child rearing, use of tools and ability to solve problems, and loss of habitat.

The Gestural Communication of Apes and Monkeys

Author : Josep Call
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780805862782
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (627 download)

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Download or read book The Gestural Communication of Apes and Monkeys written by Josep Call and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gestural Communication of Apes and Monkeys is an intriguing compilation of naturalistic and experimental research conducted over the course of 20 years on gestural communication in primates, as well as a comparison to what is known about the vocal communication of nonhuman primates. The editors also make systematic comparisons to the gestural communication of prelinguistic and just-linguistic human children. An enlightening exploration unfolds into what may represent the starting point for the evolution of human communication and language. This especially significant read is organized into nine chapters that discuss: *the gestural repertoire of chimpanzees; *gestures in orangutans, subadult gorillas, and siamangs; *gestural communication in Barbary macaques; and *a comparison of the gestures of apes and monkeys. This book will appeal to psychologists, anthropologists, and linguists interested in the evolutionary origins of language and/or gestures, as well as to all primatologists. A CD insert offers video of gestures for each of the species.

World Atlas of Great Apes and Their Conservation

Author : Julian Oliver Caldecott
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520246330
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book World Atlas of Great Apes and Their Conservation written by Julian Oliver Caldecott and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive and authoritative review of the distribution and conservation status of Great Apes includes individual country profiles for each species and overview chapters on ape biology, ecology, and conservation challenges.