“A chimpanzee who is really gearing up for a fight doesn't waste time with gestures but just goes ahead and attacks.”
Quote by Frans de Waal
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Frans de Waal
Frans de Waal is a renowned primatologist, born on October 29, 1948. His research focuses on the social behavior and cognitive abilities of non-human primates, having a profound impact on human ethology and social psychology. more
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