How did you choose to find out about monkeys/apes rather than any other animal?

Question: How did you choose to find out about monkeys/apes rather than any other animal?
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Asked by to Lewis on 12 Mar 2014. This question was also asked by .
- Lewis Dean answered on 12 Mar 2014:
  
  I am interested in how humans evolved. As monkeys and apes are our closest relatives they are a really good place to start. I am also interested in other species. I have another study at the moment looking at how wild pigeons learn where to eat.

Question: How did you choose to find out about monkeys/apes rather than any other animal?