"Great Apes, Mother and Child" is a specialized book that explores the fascinating relationship between great apes and their offspring. The author, Jörg Hess, who has over forty years of experience observing these animals at the Basel Zoo, highlights the unique personalities of great apes, including gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans. The book demonstrates how these animals are capable of thinking, planning, and organizing their environment with remarkable intelligence. The relationship between mother and child is examined in depth, drawing parallels and differences to human relationships. The intense bond between mother and child, characterized by constant physical contact and sensory interaction, is considered key to their mutual survival. This work not only provides scientific insights but also impressive photographic documentation that illustrates the development and behavior of young apes in their early years.