Chimpanzees help trace the evolution of human speech
One of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication research.
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‘Living mural’ at University research centre launched
Scotland’s Chief Scientific Adviser takes her place in the ‘Primate Family Tree’
What makes us human?
Living Links to Human Evolution Centre established.
Fighting talk
Scientists have discovered that chimpanzees have developed different ways of screaming during fighting. The findings, led by psychologists at the University of St Andrews, suggest that the subtle differences in vocalisations may have been developed to provide important clues for nearby allies.
£1.6m ‘living links’ to human evolution
CAPTION: An important mission of the new Study Centre will be to make experimental studies of primate behaviour, like tool use, accessible to the general public.