INTRODUCTION The impact that our species has on our fellow non-human apes is significant and has generated many Primatologists to dedicate their lives to conservation efforts. Watch the documentary,
Ape Genius (Links to an external site.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsBch4MuCJQ
and read the following article, Tracking Ebola’s Deadly March Among Wild Apes (page 201-202 only – not the second article).Preview the documentView in a new windowThe film will provide insight into the similarities and differences between humans and Chimpanzees. This article will provide you with some of the challenges faced by apes living in the wild.

PART A – RESEARCH You are assigned a non-human ape. Gibbons Ape. http://www.gibboncenter.org/ You will need to do internet research on the issues that affect their well being and the conservation efforts being made. Do an online search for articles, news stories and websites that will inform you of the issues encountered by your ape in the wild. Be careful to choose only reputable websites, a good start would be Zoo-Websites that often can lead you to other websites. I have used the San Diego Zoo website in the past as well as (depending on your ape)

(Links to an external site.)

PART B – Answer the following questions for your initial discussion post/commentary.Label your responses according to each of the numbered questions since it facilitates reading for everyone. All work must be your own.

a. Summarize the documentary, Ape Genius.

Write a summary of one paragraph in your own words for the film .

b. What is your reaction to this film? In just one paragraph, summarize your thoughts and any questions that it generated.

2. a. Summarize the article

Write a summary of one paragraph in your own words for the article.

b. What is your reaction to this article? In just one paragraph, summarize your thoughts and any questions that it generated.

3. Now summarize your research on the issues faced by the assigned Ape and the conservation efforts being made. At least two substantive paragraphs are expected for this section. Tell your fellow students about the interesting information you have discovered! Again, make sure to include your references so that we can visit the articles, news stories and websites as well. Here is the APA Reference guidePreview the documentView in a new window.