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Three Fascinating New Shows About Our Closest Living Relatives

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Almost Human With Jane Goodall

ALMOST HUMAN WITH JANE GOODALL TAKES A NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN LOOK AT OUR CLOSEST RELATIVE IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM – THE CHIMPANZEE

-- Premiering October 28, at 8PM (ET), This Remarkable Special Sheds a New Light on How These Amazing Animals Cope With the Hardships, Joys and the Realities of Everyday Life --

(Silver Spring, Md.) – A mother cuddles her child; a toddler throwing a temper tantrum because of sibling rivalry; two males fighting it out over the most appealing girl. No, it’s not a typical day in your neighborhood and these are not your neighbors. It’s a typical day in Gombe National Park, and these are the chimpanzees that live there. On October 28, Animal Planet and Dr. Jane Goodall embark on an intimate journey into the heart of Gombe, where the chimpanzees are grieving, fighting, throwing tantrums and loving one another as if they are ALMOST HUMAN.

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