The Rise and Fall of the Third Chimpanzee is a deeply philosophical book by popular scientist Jared Diamond that explores the evolutionary path of humans in the context of their affinities. The author expresses innovative thoughts about the cultural, social and biological aspects of the long journey that man has overcome in the process of his development. The book helps to better understand the essence of human existence through the prism of scientific discoveries and analysis of the behavior of different groups of primates. "The Rise and Fall of the Third Chimpanzee" is an invitation to a journey through human history, where the doctrine of evolution is intertwined with the unique magic of words and attention to detail.