Humans  have many things in common. Humans have always been fascinated by other apes. Perhaps it is because we are the only animals that are conscious of our place in evolution. The similarities other apes and us share are obvious, and different cultures have been aware of this bond since millennia. And some similarities can be found in anatomy, brain structure, genetics, behavior, etc. Despite these likenesses not apes. Humans are distinct, with many unique characteristics that define them as a separate species.

 

Within the word Apes, which include gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons, etc... Unsurprisingly one animal which communicates in a very similar way to humans is the chimpanzees (a type of ape). So much so that an area of the brain involved in planning and producing speech, and sign language in humans play a similar role in chimpanzee communication..Chimpanzees have evolved and  many facial and body muscles to help them convey messages, for example, erect hair shows agitation or aggression; grinning portrays fear; prolonged staring is threatening behavior; and hanging the lower lip indicates a calm, relaxing mood.

 

           The emotions of humans and animals are observed; one can’t deny the obvious similarities. . The ease encountered in training the apes can be mainly attributed to the fact as humans we share with the ape's many methods of communication. However, it takes some effort for both humans and apes to be able to effectively interpret the meanings behind some behaviors. Chimpanzees see and experience the world much as the human being. Their sense of sight, smell, hearing, and touch are very similar to the human. 

 

           The apes may communicate similar feelings as humans however, the method of expressing them may be quite different. Communication by the ability to send information to another, via any given form of medium. . They kiss, hug, pat each other on the back, hold hands and shake their fists. Chimpanzees not only communicate like humans, they also demonstrate a range of emotions including joy, sadness, fear and even empathy.

 

 

 

           In my opinion, the apes and humans have many things in common. And the way they are both able to have emotions and express all those emotions the same way it's just remarkable. Truly human and apes are just alike.  

Reniel Quintero Cruz

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Prof. Jesús López 

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