Hollywood Chimps – The Debate
Some chimp experts have concerns about how media portrayals could affect chimpanzee welfare in the United States and abroad.
Jan 13th, 2010
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Spark Blog: The Science Behind Why Chimps Are Not Pets
Researcher Brian Hare is an advocate for eliminating the chimpanzee pet trade. In the wake of the chimp attack, Brian explains the science behind his stance.
Mar 6th, 2009
Spark Blog: Alan Alda Meets the Chimps
We went to the North Carolina Zoo to meet the chimpanzees -- and evolutionary anthropologist Brian Hare. Here's what happened...
Dec 19th, 2008
WHAT IS THE HUMAN SPARK?
What is the nature of human uniqueness?
In a three-part series originally brodcast on PBS in January 2010, Alan Alda takes this question personally, visiting with dozens of scientists on three continents -- even undergoing an examination of his own brain.» Learn More
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