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'''The Naked Ape: A Zoologist's Study of the Human Animal''' (ISBN 0-385-33430-3) is a 1967 book by
Desmond Morris which looks at
humans as a
species and compares them to other animals. It depicts human behavior as partially
evolved to meet the challenges of prehistoric life as a
hunter-gatherer (see
nature versus nurture).
A 1973 movie directed by Donald Driver — based on the book — was made starring
Johnny Crawford and
Victoria Principal.
In 2006 an independent movie was made based loosely on the book, written and directed by
Daniel Mellitz, starring
Josh Wise,
Chelse Swain,
Sean Shanks,
Amanda MacDonald,
Tony LaThanh,
Corbin Bernsen.
External link
★ 1973
★ 2006
★ Official 2006 Movie Site http://www.theNakedApeMovie.com/