Ape genius /

Discusses what is known about the intelligence of our nearest relatives, the great apes, including chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gorillas. Looks at historical research that shows they can use simple tools and even be trained to communicate in sign language. Also investigates newer research t...

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Corporate Authors:	National Geographic Television & Film, John Rubin Productions, WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
Other Authors:	Rubin, John (John Michael), Slavin, David
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Language Notes:	Closed-captioned. Optional audio-described soundtrack.
Published:	Boston : WGBH Boston Video, [2008]
Subjects:	Hominids > Psychology. Apes > Psychology. Bonobo > Psychology. Chimpanzees > Psychology. Animal intelligence. Hominidae > psychology. Cognition. Pan paniscus > psychology. Pan troglodytes > psychology. Psychology, Comparative. Wildlife television programs. Nonfiction television programs. Documentary television programs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.

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Summary:	Discusses what is known about the intelligence of our nearest relatives, the great apes, including chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gorillas. Looks at historical research that shows they can use simple tools and even be trained to communicate in sign language. Also investigates newer research that looks at planned use of weapons, math ability, creative problem solving, reasoning, cooperation, imitation, social emotions, and other aspects of intelligence. Asks what forms the crucial differences in intellect between apes and humans.
Item Description:	Originally broadcast on television as a NOVA/National Geographic special on Feb. 19, 2008. Special feature: teaching materials in PDF format. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (approximately 54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD, NTSC; region 1; anamorphic widescreen format 16:9; Dolby Digital.
Production Credits:	Camera, Neil Rettig et al. ; editor, Jim Ohm ; music, Robert Neufeld.
ISBN:	9781593758219 1593758219