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Hour Two: Primatology / Inventor Awards Scientists studying our relatives in the primate world have shown that animals such as chimpanzees, bonobos, and baboons can and do learn from each other. These learned behaviors can be physical, such as reacting with fear to the appearance of a snake, hauling sweet potatoes to the river to wash off dirt or using stone tools to open nuts. The primates learn these behaviors by careful observation and imitation. But primate societies have a complex political structure as well -- and many scientists argue that these societal rules are also learned. In this hour, we'll speak with Robert Sapolksy, author of "A Primate's Memoir." We'll talk about what animal behaviors can teach us, and about the challenges that people studying primates face -- both in the field, and in the often politicized world of science. Plus, this afternoon the National Inventors Hall of Fame inducts 9 new members. Past honorees of the Hall of Fame include inventors Alexander Graham Bell (of telephone fame) George Eastman (as in Eastman-Kodak) and Steve Wozniak (co-founder of Apple Computer). We'll announce the new inductees, and speak with two of them about their inventions. Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255, and share
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