Wild Chimpanzees Have Family Drama Too

We often hear about diseases that jump from animals to humans. But as human contact with wildlife becomes more frequent and people continue to encroach on habitat, wild animals are being exposed to human pathogens more than ever. For the great ape, whose populations are already endangered, diseases such as measles can have a devastating effect. To help wildlife officials with vaccine efforts and management of epidemics, ecologist Julie Rushmore of the University of Georgia studies social behavi...