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Roger Fouts

    Roger S. Fouts è un primatologo americano in pensione. È noto soprattutto per la sua ricerca sulla comunicazione tra scimpanzé e umani. Il suo lavoro sottolinea le considerazioni etiche riguardanti gli animali e si batte per i loro diritti, promuovendo migliori condizioni per le grandi scimmie.

    Roger Fouts
    Next of Kin
    • Next of Kin

      My Conversations with Chimpanzees

      • 448pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      Fouts' journey begins with Washoe, a baby chimp, as he explores the depths of interspecies communication through sign language. Over three decades, he evolves from a novice to a renowned scientist and passionate advocate for animal rights, revealing the profound lessons learned from these intelligent beings. His experiences challenge the ethics of biomedical experimentation on chimpanzees, presenting a heartfelt narrative that highlights friendship, courage, and compassion, ultimately reshaping our understanding of our connection with these remarkable creatures.

      Next of Kin
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