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“Just think of the trust that often exists in soldiers. Within their own unit, you could say they have to trust each other. A spirit of camaraderie builds up and, in the end, they will risk their lives for each other. They may even go so far as to dehumanise the other, enemy group - a mechanism you can also observe in chimps.”

Quote by Jane Goodall

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Jane Goodall, born on April 3, 1934, is a renowned primatologist. She is best known for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees and is considered one of the founders of modern primatology. Dr. Goodall's work has had a profound impact on our understanding of animal behavior. more

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