Very cool Nova tonight on ape intelligence

[pokerfan]

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/apegenius">

[quip]

1. Cool! Did they send an investigative team over to GD:P?

[pokerfan]

3. I believe they did

All they found were a roving bands of this species:



As their name suggests, vocal communication forms an important part of their social behavior. Specifically, the name 'Howler' comes from their distinctive loud barking whoop they make, which can be heard over considerable distances. They have an enlarged basihyal or hyoid bone which helps them make their loud sound. They are considered the loudest land animal.

[CreekDog]

2. this disproves evolution

cause this guy should be smarter:

[Alexander]

4. My roommate's watching it right now. I'm listening and it's fascinating.

[MilesColtrane]

5. "...what separates humans from our closest living relatives."?

They vote in lockstep and control the entire country.

It really stands for Grand Orangutan Party.