The Human Spark  So Human, So Chimp

Alan Alda explores how much humans and chimps have in common, and what sets us apart. Details

 
 

Program: The Human Spark

Episode: So Human, So Chimp

Alan Alda joins researchers studying human children and chimpanzees to discover why we share some skills with our closest living relatives, but have far surpassed them in our most uniquely human capabilities. Though we both descend from a common ancestor and are genetically so similar, why are we worlds apart in our behaviors and abilities?

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Duration: (54:42)
Premiere Date: 01/13/2010
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G


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