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About the Course

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....

Top reviews

AS

Oct 10, 2020

This course taught me so much about chimpanzees in a very interesting way. There were also a lot of resources, and the professors were so informative!

TK

May 18, 2020

The course was short, fun, and enjoyable for those looking to further their primate knowledge :)

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By shreya r

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Jan 21, 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed the course!! It was fun, informative and inspiring!

By Mary E

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Mar 29, 2023

Informative course about chimpanzees and everything you want to know.

By Cristy T B

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Jul 22, 2020

Wonderful, I learned many new things. I loved each part of the course

By Etienne C

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Apr 13, 2020

Fantastic course, many thanks to the instructors for their hard work!

By Sylvie A

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Sep 28, 2020

Loved it. I hope there will be more primatology classes offered.

By Adrián R G F

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Dec 12, 2020

It´s a good experience and you can learn a lot of about chimps!

By Clane S

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May 18, 2020

Excellent Information to start off in the work of conservation.

By Vivian L

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Nov 24, 2020

The course was well structured, interesting and informative.

By Shady H

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Jan 7, 2023

Me encantó. Muy detallado, información precisa y útil.

By Melanie N

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Feb 22, 2022

Fantastic course I learned a lot. Thoroughly enjoyed!

By Bronwyn B C

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Aug 21, 2020

I learned a lot about chimpanzees and Jane Goodall!

By Ananth R

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Apr 11, 2020

Really inspired me to help in primate conservation

By Maya T

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May 17, 2020

Amazing course! Helped me discover a new passion!

By Honorine I

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Dec 29, 2022

All was well prepared and understandable

By Anastasiia G

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Apr 30, 2020

Thank you for such an educating course!

By Bhushan k

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Nov 24, 2020

Good instructed self-paced course

By Gabriel L G

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Jul 27, 2020

The course was amazing!

By Zanele P

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Jan 12, 2021

This course is amazing

By Winston A W

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Dec 7, 2020

Excellent, thank you.

By Muhammed S K M

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May 26, 2020

Loved this course.

By Samantha D C A U

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Jul 22, 2021

Its amazing!!!!!!

By Zanele P

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Jan 22, 2021

I learned a lot

By Coralie F

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May 5, 2020

Amazing course!

By Joan B B B

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May 3, 2020

Great course!