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Apes and Monkeys
Find out about different apes and monkeys, including their body parts, how much they weigh, where they live and what they eat.Then test your new-found knowledge at the back of the book!
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Great Apes : Reissued
When artist Simon Dykes wakes after a late night of routine debauchery, he discovers that his world has changed beyond recognition.His girlfriend, Sarah, has turned into a chimpanzee. And, to Simon's appalled surprise, so has the rest of humanity.Simon, under the bizarre delusion that he is ‘human', is confined to an emergency psychiatric ward.There he becomes of considerable interest to eminent psychologist and chimp, Dr Zack Busner.For with this fascinating case, Busner thinks may finally make his reputation as a truly great ape.
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Are humans apes?
Yes, humans are classified as apes. Apes are a group of primates that includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos. Humans share a common ancestor with these other apes and are considered part of the same biological family, Hominidae. Therefore, humans are considered to be a type of ape.
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Why are there so many intelligent apes in Planet of the Apes?
In the Planet of the Apes franchise, the intelligent apes are a result of a fictional scenario where apes have evolved to possess human-like intelligence and abilities. This is often attributed to a virus that was created in a lab and accidentally spread to the ape population, leading to their rapid evolution. The story explores the consequences of this evolution and the power dynamics between humans and apes. The presence of intelligent apes serves as a central theme in the franchise, allowing for a thought-provoking exploration of societal and ethical issues.
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Which great apes are there?
There are four species of great apes: gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees, and bonobos.
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Does man descend from apes?
No, humans and apes share a common ancestor but do not directly descend from apes. The theory of evolution suggests that humans and apes evolved separately from a common ancestor over millions of years. Both humans and apes have evolved and adapted to their environments in different ways, leading to the distinct species we see today.
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Amazing Apes : Set 2
Find out about the amazing apes in our world: chimpanzees, orang-utans, and even humans!Plus, read a story about some clever orang-utans who find some food for the taking. This fun non-fiction reading book, with exciting colour photos and illustrations, will appeal to all older struggling readers.It focuses on a popular topic to provide interest for an older age range and, as part of Set 2 of the Thunderbolts series, will engage struggling readers by using only a very limited number of words.As with all Thunderbolts titles, the book includes a non-fiction section and a fiction story.
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Exploring Nature: Great Apes
This book helps you discover the exciting world of chimps, gorillas, orangutans, bonobos and more, with over 200 pictures.The lifestyles, environments and physical characteristics of great apes are captured in accessible text, dramatic wildlife photographs and detailed illustrations.You can visit remote but threatened habitats, from the misty mountains of Africa to the dark and dappled rainforests of South-east Asia.Focus features zoom in on detailed areas of ape existence, such as how chimpanzees use tools, and what life is like for a baby orangutan.Myth boxes collect the most popular stories about great apes from all over the world. 'Did You Know?' spotlights provide instant, amazing-but-true facts about these remarkable primates.This amazing book investigates all four groups of great ape living in the wild - bonobos, chimpanzees, mighty gorillas and shaggy red orangutans.Drawing interesting comparisons with other members of the primate family, it provides a fascinating insight into every aspect of great ape life.Here you will discover the meaning of gorilla belch, the peace-loving ways of the bonobo and the special physical attributes of all the different species that help them to survive in the wild. With this book, you can explore an entire planet of the apes!
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Planet of the Apes
Read the classic, chilling dystopian novel that inspired one of the world's most iconic film franchises'A scintillating mix of sci-fi adventure and allegory' Los Angeles Times In a spaceship that can travel at the speed of light, Ulysse, a journalist, sets off from Earth for the nearest solar system.There he finds Soror, a planet which resembles his own, but where humans behave like animals, and are hunted by a civilised race of primates. Captured and sent to a research facility, Ulysse must convince the apes of their mutual origins.But such revelations will have always been greeted by prejudice and fear... 'A drastic warning about where mankind's apparent desire to destroy itself might lead' The Mirror
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Did we descend from apes?
No, humans did not directly descend from apes. Both humans and apes share a common ancestor that lived millions of years ago. Through the process of evolution, humans and apes have evolved separately, each developing unique traits and characteristics. While humans and apes are closely related, they are distinct species with their own evolutionary paths.
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Do humans descend from apes?
Humans and apes share a common ancestor, but humans did not directly descend from modern apes. The evolutionary path of humans and apes diverged millions of years ago, leading to the development of distinct species. While humans and apes share similarities due to their common ancestry, they are separate branches on the evolutionary tree.
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Can we evolve into apes?
No, humans cannot evolve into apes. Humans and apes share a common ancestor, but they have followed separate evolutionary paths for millions of years. Evolution does not work in a linear fashion where one species transforms into another. Instead, it involves the gradual accumulation of genetic changes over time, leading to the development of new species. Therefore, humans and apes will continue to evolve separately, each following their own unique evolutionary trajectory.
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Did humans evolve from apes?
No, humans did not evolve directly from apes. Instead, humans and apes share a common ancestor that lived millions of years ago. Over time, this common ancestor branched off into different species, with some evolving into modern-day apes and others into modern-day humans. This process of evolution resulted in the diversity of life we see on Earth today.
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