Bits Quote by Patricia Wright

The black and white lemur, the one that relaxes on that branch, they actually have day care, like kindergartens; where all the mothers come…

— Patricia Wright

In every advanced mammalian species that survives and thrives, a common anthropological characteristic is the fierce behavior of the adult female of the species…

— Marianne Williamson

My first job was actually as a social worker. And then later, I got my PhD in anthropology. And I've always been interested in…

— Patricia Wright

Humans socialize in the largest groups of all primates because we are the only animals with brains large enough to handle the complexities of…

— Malcolm Gladwell

Primates are very territorial. It is in their nature to protect their food resources as well as their females and young.

— Jane Goodall

I have always liked lionesses. Female lions have always seemed like the best. They were really strong and took care of their babies and…

— Brooke Shields

Male chimpanzees have an extraordinarily strong drive for dominance. They're constantly jockeying for position.

— Frans de Waal

We are the biggest sissies in the jungle. Every other animal is stronger than we are - they have fangs, they have claws, they…

— Christopher McDougall

Bonobos are unique among great apes because they are not dominated by males.

— Claudine Andre

The female of all species are most dangerous when they appear to retreat.

— Don Marquis

The evolutionary struggle for survival is really a self-serving series of blows and stabs, and yet it can lead to extremely social animals like…

— Frans de Waal

Never noticed a female monkey not climbing as well as a male, have you?

— Don Whillans