Around one hundred forty-one years ago Charles Darwin hypothesized, in Origin of Species, that “ humans had evolved from an apelike ancestor (78).” It was one hundred ten years later before scientists concluded that humans have many of the same emotions and bonds as the great apes.
Mother apes care for their young by holding, protecting, teaching, and rewarding, much like humans care for their children. Apes are able to communicate and make emotional connections with on