Chimpanzees are one of our closest living relatives, yet almost nothing was known about their behavior in the wild until Jane Goodall started her groundbreaking study of the chimpanzees of Gombe, Tanzania in 1960. This study continues today, following the same chimpanzee families that Jane Goodall first encountered over 55 years ago. Guided by three course instructors who have lived and worked with the Gombe chimpanzees, you will learn how Goodall’s early discoveries changed our view of human uniqueness. By completing the course, you will gain a new appreciation of the deep similarities between chimpanzees and humans in intelligence, tool use, hunting, personality and social relationships, as well as some key differences. You will learn how chimpanzees interact with their environment and how their behavior is influenced by ecology, as well as the severe conservation challenges they face today. And you will employ your new knowledge of chimpanzees to construct a persuasive argument for their protection. This course is open to everyone interested in learning more about these fascinating and complex beings. Knowledge of high-school level biology is beneficial but not required. Please keep in mind, however, that the content of this course will cover all aspects of chimpanzee life, including scientific discussion of sexual and aggressive behaviors.
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Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Introduction
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 3 min), 3 readings
3 hours to complete
The Early Days
3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 47 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Early Life and Mother-Infant Bonds
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 22 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Making a Living in the Forest
2 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 38 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Social Lives and Relationships
4 hours to complete
16 videos (Total 62 min), 7 readings, 6 quizzes
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- 5 stars92.12%
- 4 stars7.48%
- 3 stars0.39%
TOP REVIEWS FROM CHIMPANZEE BEHAVIOR AND CONSERVATION
by LFMay 3, 2020
This was a really great course! Gave a detailed overview of the ecology, behaviour and conservation of the gombe chimpanzees. Would recommend!!
by ADJul 3, 2020
gave me a basic understanding of the field. a very well structured course
by TJMay 22, 2019
This course was so interesting and helpful! I really hope more courses like this are designed for the other great ape species!!!
by SJan 20, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed the course!! It was fun, informative and inspiring!
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