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“We have a lot to learn from [bonobos], because they're a very egalitarian society and they're a very empathetic society. Sexual behavior is not confined to one aspect of their life that they set aside. It permeates their entire life.”

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Sue Savage-Rumbaugh

Sue Savage-Rumbaugh is a renowned American researcher born in 1946. She is known for her in-depth research in animal behavior, particularly on the communication and cognitive abilities of chimpanzees. Sue is famous for her research on the chimpanzee Kanzi, which has provided new insights into human-animal communication. more

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