In what terms should we think of these beings, nonhuman yet possessing so very many human-like characteristics? How should we treat them? Surely we should treat them with the same consideration and kindness as we show to other humans; and as we recognize human rights, so too should we recognize the rights of the great apes? Yes.

If we do not do something to help these creatures, we make a mockery of the whole concept of justice.

Primates are very territorial. It is in their nature to protect their food resources as well as their females and young.

Mainly because as women's education increases all around the planet, we find that family size tends to drop.

I think I'd like to be remembered as someone who really helped people to have a little humility and realize that we are part of the animal kingdom not separated from it.

It may sound trite, but young people really are the future.

I got to Africa. I got the opportunity to go and learn, not about any animal, but chimpanzees. I was living in my dream world, the forest in Gombe National Park in Tanzania. It was Tanganyika when I began.