Animal Altruism

196517 min 20 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Arthur Lipsett

Production: Joseph Koenig

Concern and generosity for others are common in man but it has been assumed that this is due to social pressures. Dr. D.O. Hebb indicates, however, that comparative evidence shows it is more fundamental, having developed with evolution; it can be found in the dog, and is clearly marked in the porpoise and chimpanzee.

Subject categories


  • Psychology and Psychiatry > Animals
  • Animals > Research, Evolution and Animal Behaviour

Credits


director
Arthur Lipsett
producer
Joseph Koenig
consultant
D.O. Hebb