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The Song of the Ape
Understanding the Languages of Chimpanzees
By Halloran, Andrew R.
- ISBN
- 9780312563110
- Publisher
- St. Martin's
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Reviewed on February 1, 2012 | Science and Technology
Scientists have been obsessed for decades with teaching apes how to communicate using sign language. Washoe and Nim Chimpsky, as well as the gorilla Koko, are some famous subjects of these grand experiments. Less effort has been devoted to the study of the natural vocalizations used within chimpanzee social groups. Halloran (primatologist, Maderas Rainforest Conservancy, Nicaragua) was a zookeeper at Florida's Lion Country Safari when he recorded and analyzed t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
