Department of Evolutionary Anthropology
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Forest soundscapes improve mood, restoration and cognition, but not physiological stress or immunity, relative to industrial soundscapes
Through two controlled trials, we show that forest acoustic environments improve mood, restoration, and cognition compared to industrial sounds. Findings advance understanding of nature’s effects and suggest acoustic interventions may benefit public health.
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An updated vocal repertoire of wild adult bonobos
We provide the first quantitative validation of the bonobo vocal repertoire, analysing 1,500 calls from 53 wild adults. Using machine learning, we identify 11 distinct call types, advancing understanding of great ape communication complexity.
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Integrated behavioral and metabolically flexible responses of wild orangutans to ecologically driven dietary variation
Studying wild orangutans, we show they regulate protein intake and flexibly switch between dietary and internal energy sources during fruit scarcity. This strategy highlights metabolic resilience and offers insights relevant to human diet and health.
