‘Animal culture’ reshapes ideas about evolution
Adaptation led by cultural change may shape genetic evolution
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Chimps pass on knowledge to the next generation
Apes have ability thought to be unique to humans
Bringing animal cultures to life
Professor Whiten wins RSE Senior Prize for Public Engagement
Caring and sharing is monkey business
New research reveals chimps and children learn kindness from others
Wild monkeys learn by watching TV
Scientists have found that wild monkeys have the ability to learn new tricks – after watching videos of other monkeys in action.
St Andrews scoop prizes from RSE
Leading academics from the University of St Andrews scooped half of this year’s Royal Society of Edinburgh prizes.
Monkey business
Social networks shape monkey “culture”
Culture vultures
Monkeys found to conform to social norms.
Researcher honoured by national body
St Andrews scientist rewarded.
A question of trust
St Andrews researchers awarded £2.6m to ask ‘the big questions’.