I'd like to add that this question is by far not a purely biological one.
There would be good reasons to categorize both gorillas and chimpanzees under the genus "homo" together with humans since they're genetically very close to us - a claim that has already been made by some biologists. But that also would have a lot of cultural implications: from questions about their legal and moral status and our duties towards them up to potential problems with religious groups who insist on the uniqueness of humans and their special position among all of God's creatures.
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Reply to Why are there multiple species of various life forms, but humans only have one? Are there other complex single-species organisms? by CyberOGa3
I'd like to add that this question is by far not a purely biological one.
There would be good reasons to categorize both gorillas and chimpanzees under the genus "homo" together with humans since they're genetically very close to us - a claim that has already been made by some biologists. But that also would have a lot of cultural implications: from questions about their legal and moral status and our duties towards them up to potential problems with religious groups who insist on the uniqueness of humans and their special position among all of God's creatures.