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Sex, Empathy, Jealousy: How Emotions And Behavior Of Other Primates Mirror Our Own
Short Title: Frans de Waal Explores Primate Emotions In 'Mama's Last Hug'
Format: Website
Publication Year: Submitted
Sources ID: 47246
Collection: Altruism
Visibility: Public (group default)
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De Waal writes about primate empathy, rivalry, bonding, sex and murder in his new book, Mama's Last Hug. The title of the book was inspired by a tender interaction between a dying 59-year-old chimp named Mama and de Waal's mentor, Jan van Hooff, who had known Mama for more than 40 years.