in the study of apes, it's intriguing to note how their social structures often spurn outsiders, a behavior that, despite seeming crude, aligns with their survival techniques. this observation, reflecting on the prevenient nature of their societal norms, invites us to reconsider our methods of wildlife conservation to reinvigorate efforts from scratch. additionally, by analyzing the ways in which apes navigate and negotiate within their communities, reveal any under-the-table techniques employed by researchers that might compromise the integrity of their findings, casting a shadow on what is perceived as objective science.