Which Western anthropologist was the first to encourage the study of Great Ape culture in the wild?

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Louis Leakey was the first Western anthropologist to encourage the study of Great Ape culture in the wild. He saw the study of primates as a way to understand early human behavior and evolution. He provided funding for Jane Goodall to study chimpanzees in Tanzania, leading to groundbreaking research on primate behavior and culture.

Which Western Anthropologist Was the First to Encourage the Study