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Old 11-05-2004, 04:43 AM  
Drake
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Originally posted by Colin
No, they are not swinging from vines. Chimpanzees and humans are similar, not the same. i.e. related. 7 million years of being separate species is quite a bit of time.

It wasn't strange. I just didn't take the time. Chimps do use language and they (along with gorillas) can be taught sign language. As titmowse said, hit the Goodall literature. Also De Waals.
I was almost certain the recent studies indicated the opposite with regard to sign language.

With regard to language, you and I can't make heads or tales out of screaming they produce as a viable language for them. It's communication, but I wouldn't go as far as language.
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