My Friends the Apes is a book written by Belle J. Benchley that explores the world of apes and their behavior. Benchley, who was the director of the San Diego Zoo at the time of writing, draws on her experiences working with apes to provide a detailed account of their lives, habits, and personalities. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of ape behavior, such as communication, social structure, and parenting. Benchley also includes anecdotes about individual apes she has worked with, giving readers a glimpse into the unique personalities of these intelligent animals. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both casual readers and those with a more academic interest in primatology. Overall, My Friends the Apes offers a fascinating insight into the complex world of our closest animal relatives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.