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Lucy
May 17, 2024
Exploring the complexities of interspecies relationships between humans, chimps, and bonobos. Lucy's unique journey as a chimp raised as a human child. The emotional bond between Lucy and Janice during Lucy's transition to the wild. Lessons in trust and respect from Lucy's tragic end. Insights into communication and forgiveness at the Great Ape Trust.
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- The challenges of inter-species co-habitation are exemplified through Lucy's human upbringing and subsequent struggles to integrate with other chimps, highlighting the complexities of bridging the human-chimp divide.
- The unique language abilities and shared culture observed in bonobos like Kanzi at The Great Ape Trust showcase the potential for mutual understanding and communication beyond traditional linguistic boundaries, emphasizing the evolution of interspecies relationships.
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The Emotional Encounter with Goblin
During her research work with chimps in Tanzania, Barbara Smuts encounters a young male chimp named Goblin. Despite being dominated by him due to his rank and size, she describes him as a bully who constantly harasses her. Following Jane Goodall's advice to ignore him, the situation escalates as Goblin becomes more aggressive, leading to a physical confrontation where Barbara punches him in the face, causing him to collapse and retreat.
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