| Authors: |
National Geographic Television & Film.
John Rubin Productions.
WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
WGBH Video (Firm)
Rubin, John (John Michael)
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| Material type: |
DVD-Video |
| Subject: |
Apes -- Psychology.
Animal intelligence.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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| Language: |
English |
| Publisher: |
[Boston] : WGBH Boston Video, c2008. |
| Description: |
1 videodisc (ca. 54 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| ISBN: |
9781593758219 1593758219 |
| Notes: |
Title from container. |
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Originally broadcast on television as a NOVA/National Geographic special on Feb. 19, 2008. |
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Special feature: teaching materials in PDF format; access to NOVA Web site. |
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Narrator, David Slavin. |
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DVD; Dolby digital; anamorphic widescreen format. |
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Closed-captioned; described for the visually impaired. |
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Camera, Neil Rettig et al. ; editor, Jim Ohm ; music, Robert Neufeld. |
| Contents: |
Introduction -- Culture club -- Copycats -- Getting along -- Impulse control -- Mind reading -- Shared goals. |
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| Summary: |
Discusses what is known about the intelligence of our nearest relatives, the great apes, including chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gorillas. Looks at historical research that shows they can use simple tools and even be trained to communicate in sign language. Also investigates newer research that looks at planned use of weapons, math ability, creative problem solving, reasoning, cooperation, imitation, social emotions, and other aspects of intelligence. Asks what forms the crucial differences in intellect between apes and humans. |