Of Bonobos and Men : A Journey into the Congo, Paperback by Bechard, Deni Ell...

Description: Of Bonobos and Men : A Journey into the Congo, Paperback by Bechard, Deni Ellis, ISBN 1571313451, ISBN-13 9781571313454, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UK Bonobos have captured the public imagination in recent years, due not least to their famously active sex lives. Less well known is the fact that these great apes dont kill their own kind, and that they share nearly 99 percent of our DNA. Their approach to building peaceful coalitions and sharing resources has much to teach us, particularly at a time when our violent ways have pushed them to the brink of extinction. Of Bonobos and Menis the account of acclaimed author Deni Ellis Bchards journey into the Congo to understand bonobos and to learn how to save them. Along the way, we see how partnerships between Congolese and Westerners, with few resources but a common purpose and respect for indigenous knowledge, have resulted in the protection of vast swaths of the rainforest. And we discover how small solutionsfound through openness, humility, and the principle that poverty does not equal ignoranceare often most effective in tackling our biggest challenges. Combining elements of travelogue, journalism, and natural history, this incomparably rich book takes the reader not only deep into the Congo, but also into our past and future, revealing new ways to save the environment and ourselves.

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