How three intrepid women redefined our relationship with the primate world

Science · Published 16 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: In the 1960s and '70s, a group of pioneering scientists fundamentally changed how we understand our closest living relatives through groundbreaking field research.

This video explores the monumental contributions of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas to the field of primatology. By studying chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, these researchers revealed that humans share 99% of our DNA with chimpanzees, a fact reflected in shared behaviors such as group formation, territorial defense, and emotional bonds.

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