Is it not possible that the chimpanzees are responding to some feeling like awe? A feeling generated by the mystery of water; water that seems alive, always rushing past yet never going, always the same yet ever different. Was it perhaps similar feelings of awe that gave rise to the first animistic religions, the worship of the elements and the mysteries of nature over which there was no control? Only when our prehistoric ancestors developed language would it have been possible to discuss such internal feelings and create a shared religion.

Having respect for animals makes us better humans.

If everybody on the planet today had the same standard of living as the average European or American, we would need three new planets. But we don't even have one new planet. We have this one, and with the way we're polluting it, the shrinking water resources, the climate change, the experimentation with plants... the outlook is grim.

I always loved animals. And when I was ten, I decided I had to go to Africa and live with animals and write books about them.

I believe sharing stories and experiences is the best way to teach people to empathize!

My favorite animals are dogs.

I love to write - it is a great source of reflection, especially as I continue to meet many new inspiring people.