Department of Evolutionary Anthropology
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Inside the Society of Gorillas: World Gorilla Day 2025 With Dr Robin Morrison
Robin celebrated World Gorilla Day by speaking with Gerry Ellis on the Talking Apes Podcast. In their conversation they dive into the evolution of social systems, what gorilla families can teach us about our own, and how understanding their relationships can help protect them.
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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.
