Based on the acclaimed print series, "Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia, 2nd Ed., " this new full color volume covers evolution in detail. Written for students and general researchers, "Grzimek's: Evolution" explores its topic from a scientific viewpoint. Each of the 36 entries was written by a nationally renowned specialist and peer-reviewed by an editorial of academic experts specializing in evolutionary thought.
Based on the acclaimed print series, "Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia, 2nd Ed., " this new full color volume covers evolution in detail. Written...
Benjamin B. Beck Tara S. Stoinski Michael Hutchins
The great apes -- gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and orangutans -- are known to be our closest living relatives. Chimpanzees in particular share 98 percent of our DNA, and scientists widely agree that they exhibit intellectual abilities long thought to be unique to humans, such as self-awareness and the ability to interpret the moods and identify the needs of others. The close relation of apes to humans raises important ethical questions. Are they better protected in the wild or in zoos? Should they be used in biomedical research? Should they be afforded the same legal protections as humans?...
The great apes -- gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and orangutans -- are known to be our closest living relatives. Chimpanzees in particular share 98 p...
