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Chimpanzees
 Websites presented in alphabetical order A Brief History of Animals in Space 
 This article lists highlights of the history of animals involved in space flight, mostly monkeys, mice, and dogs. Describes early attempts with animals in space flight, the first chimpanzee in space (Ham), the expansion of species in space (such as an Apollo flight that recorded spiders' attempts to spin webs in space), and other notable history. Includes links to related articles. From the NASA History Division. http://history.nasa.gov/animals.html Topics: Astronomy, Mammals Last updated Jan 21, 2008 The Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI)
Presents the activities of this organization (located at Central Washington University) that provides sanctuary for chimpanzees, researches the communication and behavior of chimpanzees, and offers educational outreach for humans. Provides a FAQ discussing conservation, chimpanzees and the law, chimpanzees and HIV/AIDS, and other topics. Offers sample materials for elementary and middle school students (full curriculum must be purchased), a list of publications, and links. http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuchci/ Topics: Education, Mammals Last updated Jun 7, 2007 Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation
"The Jane Goodall Institute advances the power of individuals to take informed and compassionate action to improve the environment of all living things." The site contains a biography of the primatologist, including information on her work with chimpanzees in Tanzania's Gombe National Park. Also provides an overview of the biology, psychology, and conservation of chimpanzees. http://www.janegoodall.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Mammals, Notable People Last updated Apr 30, 2008 Mammals: Chimpanzee
Background about chimpanzees, including basic data, a description of chimp behavior and characteristics that distinguish them from other primates, and fun facts such as that "chimps and humans share 98 percent of their genes." Provides photos, glossary links, sound clip, and links to related material. From the San Diego Zoo. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-chimpanzee.html Topics: Mammals Last updated Jan 24, 2008 New Genome Comparison Finds Chimps, Humans Very Similar at the DNA Level
Summary of the results of the "first comprehensive comparison of the genetic blueprints of humans and chimpanzees [which] shows our closest living relatives share perfect identity with 96 percent of our DNA sequence." Includes the full text of the report by the Chimpanzee Sequencing and Analysis Consortium, published in the journal Nature. From the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.genome.gov/15515096 Topics: Mammals Last updated Sep 20, 2005 |
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