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Roger Fouts

    Roger S. Fouts est un primatologue américain à la retraite. Il est surtout connu pour ses recherches sur la communication entre chimpanzés et humains. Son travail met en lumière les considérations éthiques concernant les animaux et plaide pour leurs droits, en campagne pour de meilleures conditions pour les grands singes.

    Roger Fouts
    Next of Kin
    • Next of Kin

      My Conversations with Chimpanzees

      • 448pages
      • 16 heures de lecture

      Fouts' journey begins with Washoe, a baby chimp, as he explores the depths of interspecies communication through sign language. Over three decades, he evolves from a novice to a renowned scientist and passionate advocate for animal rights, revealing the profound lessons learned from these intelligent beings. His experiences challenge the ethics of biomedical experimentation on chimpanzees, presenting a heartfelt narrative that highlights friendship, courage, and compassion, ultimately reshaping our understanding of our connection with these remarkable creatures.

      Next of Kin1998
      4,5