‘We have to think a little more expansively, a little more broadly, a little more creatively and imaginatively if we are going to be able to continue sharing this planet with apes.’
John Mitani is a prominent primate behavioral ecologist known for his extensive research on the behavior, ecology, and social structures of primates, particularly chimpanzees. He has conducted long-term field studies in Uganda and has contributed significantly to our understanding of primate social behavior, including cooperation, aggression, and communication among chimpanzees.