chimp behavior

[jasonlulu_2000]

Nobody before Jane Goodall fully understood chimp behavior.

Why isn't "chimps' behavior" used instead?

What is the difference between "chimp behavior" and "chimps' behavior"?

Thanks!

Jason

 

[emsr2d2]

When we make compound nouns, we almost always put the first one in the singular.

I have dented the car door.
Lion behaviour is very unpredictable.
I think we should do something about child marriage.

 

[Tdol]

Mind you, chimps' behaviour would work. It may sound more anecdotal and a bit less scientific, though.