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If you think humans hold the monopoly on complex feelings, the great apes are here to prove you wrong. They experience a range of emotions that perfectly mirror our own:

Protecting them is not just about wildlife conservation; it is about preserving the living history of our own species. When we fight to save the great apes, we are fighting to save a piece of ourselves. If you think humans hold the monopoly on

: Apes play, tickle each other, and emit a specific rhythmic panting that scientists recognize as the evolutionary precursor to human laughter. : Apes play, tickle each other, and emit

Have you ever locked eyes with a gorilla or a chimpanzee at a zoo and felt an electric jolt of recognition? You aren't just looking at another animal. You are looking into an evolutionary mirror. You are looking into an evolutionary mirror

routinely form complex alliances, share food with non-family members, and console one another after a fight.

Have you ever had a moment where you felt deeply connected to a primate or another animal? Drop a comment below and let’s discuss!