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Ape genius

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Additional authors: Rubin, John | National Geographic Television & Film. | John Rubin Productions. | WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
Published by : WGBH Boston Video, (Boston :) Physical details: 1 videodisc (ca. 54 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. ISBN:9781593758219; 1593758219.
Subject(s): Hominids -- Psychology. | Apes -- Psychology. | Bonobo -- Psychology. | Chimpanzees -- Psychology. | Animal intelligence. | Hominidae -- psychology. | Cognition. | Pan paniscus -- psychology. | Pan troglodytes -- psychology. | Psychology, Comparative. | Nonfiction television programs. | Documentary television programs. | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. | Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Year: 2008
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Videos/Films Book Cart 156.3 Ape (Browse shelf) Available 101780

Originally broadcast on television as a NOVA/National Geographic special on Feb. 19, 2008.

Special feature: teaching materials in PDF format.

Culture club -- Copycats -- Getting along -- Impulse control -- Mind reading -- Shared goals.

Narrator, David Slavin.

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.

DVD, NTSC; region 1; anamorphic widescreen format 16:9; Dolby Digital.