In the lecturer, the speaker contends that observation of
bonobos and chimpanzees have been misguided. She also mentions that the reading
passage only conveyed particular information about the apes and captivity of
the both animals. She rejects the reading’s assertion about the discrimination
about the bonobos.
to begin with, lecturer states that bonobos do have negative
behaviors. For example, bonobos are likely to throw objects or sticks when
people approach to their habitat. However this is contradictory to the reading
passage that says, bonobos are gentle and peaceful animals as compared to
chimpanzees.
In addition, the speaker mentions that, young bonobos tend
to be followed by their parents which will decrease their vulnerability while,
chimpanzees have opposite life as bonobos. Since their parents do not accompany
their youngsters they are more vulnerable as compared to the bonobos. This view
is in direct opposition to the reading passage which claims that chimpanzees
tend to be more contentious as compared to bonobos.
Finally, she asserts that, Chimpanzees are more likely to
eat meat due to several circumstances. Since, the areas that had inadequate
fruits eventually influenced chimpanzees to absorb more of meat rather than
fruits.She also points out that, it’s humans fault which damaged chimpanzees’
habitat. One this casts doubt on the writer’s claim that chimpanzees are
carnivorous and more disposed to kill animal preys.