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Almost Human : A Journey into the World of Baboons
Almost Human A Journey into the World of Baboons Author:Shirley Strum For the past 15 years, Strum, an anthropologist, has been observing olive baboons in Kenya. In this very personal and engaging account, she describes behaviors and relationships demonstrated by the "Pumphouse Gang," a troop of 60 of these intelligent and socially brilliant animals. She also recounts her courageous relocation of three b... more »aboon troops. Most significant, however, is Strum's observation that baboons are a peaceful group whose success depends upon nonaggressive social strategies. Her findings, which conflict with an established model of primate behavior, have already met with controversy. This remarkable book should generate further dialogue.« less