Chimpanzee Memoirs: Stories of Studying and Saving Our Closest Living Relatives

This is a book of collected essays from some of the world's leading primatologists—including Jane Goodall and Frans de Waal, as well as native African scientists—on their experiences studying chimpanzees and bonobos. It's at once very human but also cognizant and respectful of the similarities and differences between us and our nearest surviving relatives. There's a sense of wonder and compassion, but also urgency as environmental pressures threaten the existence of wild apes. We've learned so much, but there's still so much more to learn. This book is written for lay people, but it's also geared toward students who might be considering a career in primatology. If you're interested in zoology or conservation, this book is for you. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.