.What is
Ape Initiative? Ape Initiative (
apeinitiative.org) is the only research center in the world dedicated to the study and conservation of the species most closely related to humans, the endangered
bonobo.
Ape Initiative is a federally-recognized non-profit organization.
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| Just as humans ruined them, we must save them |
With a focus on
science,
education, and
outreach, AI's programs enrich the lives of seven bonobos born in captivity and foster a deeper connection between people and the natural world.
Bonobos are an endangered species of African
Great Ape with
as few as 15,000-20,000 individuals alive in the wild.
Understanding bonobo behavior, and how they interact with one another, is critical if we are going to save them.
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| Who's smarter, bonobos, chimps, or humans? |
That’s why AI developed a scientifically grounded conservation education program for students of all ages. The goal is to inspire the next generation of scientists and educators by promoting scientific literacy and environmental stewardship.
Legal protections and personhood?
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Great ape personhood is a movement to extend "personhood" and some legal protections to the non-human members of the great ape family: bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans [1, 2, 3].
Studies by
Dr. Goodall revealed that the social and family life of chimps are similar to those of human beings. She describes them as individuals and claims they relate to her as an individual member of the clan.
Laboratory studies of ape language ability revealed other human traits, as did genetics, and eventually three of the great apes were reclassified as hominids.
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