Damaging influence of media on public perceptions of chimpanzees

How influential are mass media portrayals of chimpanzees in television, movies, advertisements and greeting cards on public perceptions of this endangered species? That is what researchers sought to uncover in a new U.S. nationwide study. Their findings reveal the significant role that media plays in creating widespread misunderstandings about the conservation status and nature of this great ape.

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