Great Ape Project

Alright kiddo, so you know how there are lots of different types of animals in the world, like dogs and cats and birds and cows, right? Well, some animals are really special because they are a lot like us humans! These animals are called great apes, and they include gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and orangutans.

Now, some people believe that great apes are so much like us that we should treat them like they are humans too! They think that great apes should have some of the same rights as humans, like the right to be free and to not be hurt or killed.

That's where the Great Ape Project comes in! It's a group of people who want to make sure that great apes are protected and treated kindly. They want to make it illegal for people to use great apes for things like entertainment or medical experiments.

The Great Ape Project also wants to make sure that great apes have their own homes where they can live safely and happily. These homes would be like special sanctuaries where the great apes can run, play, and be with other great apes.

So, the Great Ape Project is all about making sure that great apes are treated with respect and kindness, just like we humans should treat each other. Cool, huh?