Hollywood has often used chimp “actors” in a way that has changed how people see these animals. It’s important to remember that chimpanzees are wild creatures and shouldn’t be taken lightly. In recent times, there have been news stories about “domesticated” chimps attacking people or being mistreated by their owners. These incidents are really shocking. However, we often overlook the many times when humans and chimps have helped each other, like when a truck driver rescued a 135-pound chimp from drowning.
