William C. McGrew Announces Sequel to Chasing After Chimpanzees, Coming in 2026

24/10/25, 11:00

Renowned primatologist William C. McGrew, author of Chasing After Chimpanzees, is preparing a new work that extends his lifetime study of chimpanzee behaviour, culture, and conservation — due for publication in early 2026.

Professor William C. McGrew, one of the world’s leading authorities on primate behaviour, has confirmed that a sequel to his acclaimed book Chasing After Chimpanzees is in development and scheduled for release in early 2026. Building on more than five decades of ground breaking field research in Africa, McGrew’s forthcoming book continues his exploration of chimpanzee tool-use, social organisation, and the origins of culture - a subject that has reshaped our understanding of what it means to be human. Drawing from field studies in Tanzania, Senegal, and beyond, McGrew blends vivid observation with rigorous science to reveal how our closest living relatives learn, adapt, and innovate. As with his earlier work, the sequel promises to appeal to readers of natural history, anthropology, and conservation, offering both scholarly insight and an accessible, humane perspective on the shared intelligence of humans and great apes. With publication planned for early 2026, it is set to become a landmark contribution to the study of primate behaviour and the evolving relationship between species.