: Gorilla and chimpanzee mothers have been observed carrying and cradling their deceased infants for days, showing visible signs of depression and mourning.
If you think humans hold the monopoly on complex feelings, the great apes are here to prove you wrong. They experience a range of emotions that perfectly mirror our own: : Gorilla and chimpanzee mothers have been observed
🧠 The Mirror in the Jungle: What Great Apes Teach Us About Being Human share food with non-family members
routinely form complex alliances, share food with non-family members, and console one another after a fight. : Gorilla and chimpanzee mothers have been observed
Protecting them is not just about wildlife conservation; it is about preserving the living history of our own species. When we fight to save the great apes, we are fighting to save a piece of ourselves.