ChimpanzeesIntroduces the study of chimpanzees with emphasis on their habitat, physical characteristics, social life, intelligence, relationship to humans, and status as an endangered species. |
Contents
So Much Resembling Man | 8 |
The Chimpanzee Family Tree | 22 |
Physical Features | 36 |
Life Cycle | 52 |
Behavior | 72 |
Chimpanzees Today and Tomorrow | 94 |
SPECIES CHECKLIST 106 FURTHER RESEARCH | 107 |
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