Fossey subject (3)

I believe the answer is:

ape

(Other definitions for ape that I've seen before include "Imitate uncritically" , "Simulate" , "Wild animal" , "intelligent creature" , "Anthropoid primate" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and The Wall Street Journal.

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