Topic: Evolution
Quote: CHICAGO \xe2\x80\x94 Observed in the wild and tested in captivity, chimpanzees invite comparison with humans, their close relatives. They bear a family resemblance that fascinates people, and scientists see increasing evidence of similarities in chimp behavior and skills, making some of them think on the vagaries of evolution.\nFor some time, paleontologists and evolutionary biologists have known that chimp ancestors were the last line of today\xe2\x80\x99s apes to diverge from the branch that led to humans, probably six million, maybe four million years ago. More recent examination shows that despite profound differences in the two species, just a 1.23 percent difference in their genes separates Homo sapiens from chimpanzees, Pan troglodytes.\nAnd certain similarities between the two species, scientists say, go beyond expressive faces and opposable thumbs.\nChimps display a remarkable range of behavior and talent. They make and use simple tools, hunt in groups and engage in aggressive, violent acts. They are social creatures that appear to be capable of empathy, altruism, self-awareness, cooperation in problem solving and learning through example and experience. Chimps even outperform humans in some memory tasks.
Response: Well then. You stand corrected. Now it just remains to be seen if you'll admit you are wrong. History isn't betting on it. \n
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