Apes: A Reminder of Our Past and Responsibilities for the Future

The video explores the complex history and perception of apes, highlighting their adaptation to captivity, cultural significance, and portrayal in media. It discusses the challenges of keeping apes as pets, their use in research, and the ethical concerns surrounding it. The video concludes with a focus on the conservation status of apes, emphasizing the threats they face and the importance of preserving their habitats.

How have apes been historically perceived in human society?

• As dangerous predators

• As revered figures and wild creatures

• As mere animals with no significance

• As mythical beings

What is a notable artistic achievement of apes?

• Writing novels

• Composing music

• Painting and drawing

• Performing in theater

Why is it challenging to keep apes as pets?

• They are not intelligent enough

• They are too expensive to feed

• They require large environments and have high aggression levels

• They are too small and fragile

What ethical concerns arise from using apes in pharmaceutical trials?

• The trials are too expensive

• Apes are not intelligent enough for trials

• The extensive use and invasive procedures raise moral issues

• Apes are too aggressive for trials

Which group has expressed moral outrage over the use of apes in testing?

• Pharmaceutical companies

• Animal rights groups

• Zoo associations

• Circus performers

What is a major factor contributing to the endangerment of apes?

• Lack of food resources

• Excessive breeding programs

• Overpopulation of apes

• Shrinking habitats and illegal trade

What is the current conservation status of most ape species?

• Abundant and thriving

• Domesticated and widespread

• Endangered and at risk of extinction

• Unknown and unstudied