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primates
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Usa Todaypolitics31 days ago
Study Links Human Right-Handedness to Bipedalism and Brain Size
Researchers examined handedness across 41 primate species and found that upright walking and larger brains distinguish human right-hand dominance from patterns seen in other primates.
Science Newsscience40 days ago
Study Finds Between-Group Competition Correlates With Greater Male-Female Size Differences in Primates
A study published May 13, 2026, in Biology Letters finds that greater overlap in territories and more frequent group encounters correlate with larger males relative to females across 146 primate species. The traditional focus on within-group male competition for mates does not fu…
mises.orgscience54 days ago
Primates in Despotic Societies Exhibit Less Adult Play Behavior, Research Shows
A study found that apes, monkeys, and their relatives in despotic societies are less likely to engage in playful behavior as adults compared to those in more egalitarian groups. Researchers examined this pattern in non-human primates, drawing parallels to human social structures.…
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sciencealert.comworld72 days ago
Researchers Report Eight-Year Conflict Among Ngogo Chimpanzee Community in Uganda
Researchers have documented an eight-year conflict within the Ngogo chimpanzee community in Uganda's Kibale National Park. The community, previously described as close-knit, has split into factions engaged in territorial disputes. The study highlights patterns of violence and div…