The intuitive connection children feel with animals can be a tremendous source of joy. The unconditional love received from pets, and the lack of artifice in the relationship, contrast sharply with the much trickier dealings with members of their own species.

Female bonobos form a strong sisterhood. They rule through female solidarity.

As far as the environment is concerned, I am becoming pessimistic because I do not see anybody stepping up and taking the long view approach. It seems like we're stuck in a tragedy of the commons where everyone is trying to contribute as little as possible to get out of this situation.

The chimpanzees could tear me apart in no time. They're many times stronger than we are.

The more self-aware an animal is, the more empathetic it tends to be.

We would much rather blame nature for what we don't like in ourselves than credit it for what we do like.

Studies of reconciliation in primates have demonstrated that if the relationship value increases between two parties they are more willing to make peace.