We’re All Chimps: Or Are Animals People Too?

In Western civilization, human beings are considered the exceptional species and uniquely intelligent. Yet science is consistently revealing our intimate biological kinship with all species, especially the primates with whom we share 99% of our DNA. Breakthrough primatologist researchers Roger and Deborah Fouts take us on their amazing journey with chimpanzees that shows that, not only are people animals, but animals seem to be people too.

Executive Producer: Kenny Ausubel
Written by Kenny Ausubel
Senior Producer and Station Relations: Stephanie Welch
Host and Consulting Producer: Neil Harvey
Program Engineer: Emily Harris
Production Assistance: Tena Rubio & Melanie Choy
Interview recording engineer: Emily Harris


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