behavioral ecology

Lecture: Finding ancient minds in the human evolutionary tree

Insights into the behavioral capabilities of ancient human relatives are beginning to show that some of the abilities we consider human go surprisingly…

Apr 19, 2023 •

How the lives of mothers matter to offspring survival in wild primates

A paper by Matthew Zipple and coworkers finds that the survival of young primates depends on their mothers "well beyond the age of weaning".

Jan 10, 2021 •

Interview with Dr. Agustín Fuentes about primate cooperation and human origins

In this video I talk with the well-known primatologists about the ways that apes and monkeys can illuminate behaviors in our ancestors.

Jun 10, 2014 •

Did Neandertals evolve in a population sink?

The dynamics of adaptation in shrinking populations may help understand how many ancient populations evolved.

Mar 21, 2009 •

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