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For 30 years Roger Fouts has pioneered communication with chimpanzees through sign language--beginning with a mischievous baby chimp named Washoe. This remarkable book describes Fout's odyssey from novice researcher to celebrity scientist to impassioned crusader for the rights of animals.... read more

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  • Washoe: Female chimpanzee that showed aptitude for language acquisition.
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THE FIRST CHIMPANZEE I EVER KNEW was Curious George, the mischievous hero of the classic children's book written by H. A. Rey.

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  1. Roger Fouts (Author)
  2. Stephen Turkel Mills (Author)
  3. Jane Goodall (Introduction)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Co
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1997
ISBN: 068814862X
Page Count: 420

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