Is this morally right? Spanish officials want to make a new law that would give chimps, gorillas, orangutans and bonobos similar protections to people.
Spain set to give apes ‘human’ rights
Problem solvers: One study of captive bonobos in Germany and the USA found that they use tools and forage in a similar way to the earliest Stone Age humans. Glossary
Chimpanzees - Great apes with large ears, mainly black coloration, and lighter skin on the face, native to the forests of west and central Africa. Chimpanzees show advanced behaviour such as the making and using of tools.
Adverts - A way of promoting a company or product, including through videos, posters and social media.
Illegal - Against the law.
Great apes - The Hominidae or Hominid family of primates, including orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos and humans.
Cognitive - Relating to the processes of thinking and reasoning.
Philosopher - A thinker who comes up with ideas about big questions in life.
Dignity - Calm and serious behaviour, or the state of being worthy of respect.
Unique - Different to everything else.
Empathy - The capacity to understand and feel the suffering of others.
Lawyers - People whose job it is to give advice about the law or speak for someone in court.