Were we formed by fire? Celebrating World Chimpanzee Day, July 14th, we gather around the evolutionary fireplace with Dr. Richard Wrangham, professor of anthropology and primatology at Harvard University for a conversation about the rise of cooking and our closest cousins - chimpanzees. Take a listen to this fascinating conversation about how the food that went into cooking pots of old made some lasting impact on our brains and who we are today. Talking Apes is the podcast that gets to the very heart of what is happening with and to apes like us. We explore the world of apes and primates with experts, conservationists, and passionate primate people from around the world. Join us as we unpack their weird and wonderful lives piece by piece.Talking Apes is made possible through generous support from listeners to nonprofit GLOBIO.org. Support the show