primatology
What Makes Us Human? Lessons from the Study of Wild Chimpanzees
The Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, United StatesIn this talk, John Mitani will discuss how his 23-year study of an unusually large community of chimpanzees at Ngogo in Kibale National Park, Uganda, challenges our notions of what makes us human. Studies of the Ngogo chimpanzees indicate that the gap between them and us may be smaller than previously thought.
What Makes Us Human? Lessons from the Study of Wild Chimpanzees
The Houston Museum of Natural Science 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, United StatesIn this talk, John Mitani will discuss how his 23-year study of an unusually large community of chimpanzees at Ngogo in Kibale National Park, Uganda, challenges our notions of what makes us human. Studies of the Ngogo chimpanzees indicate that the gap between them and us may be smaller than previously thought.
Primate Palate: Orangutans, Obesity, and Human Evolution
American Museum of Natural History 56 West 81st St., New York, NY, United StatesHow can studying what orangutans eat help us better understand the obesity epidemic in humans? Dr. Erin Vogel shares her research on wild orangutans in the tropical forests of Sumatra and Borneo, illuminating how their diet, behavior, and metabolism can provide insights into the human condition.
Primate Palate: Orangutans, Obesity, and Human Evolution
American Museum of Natural History 56 West 81st St., New York, NY, United StatesHow can studying what orangutans eat help us better understand the obesity epidemic in humans? Dr. Erin Vogel shares her research on wild orangutans in the tropical forests of Sumatra and Borneo, illuminating how their diet, behavior, and metabolism can provide insights into the human condition.
Mama’s Last Hug: What Animal Emotions Reveal About Humans
Marines’ Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPrimatologist Frans de Waal explores the fascinating world of animal and human emotions.
Mama’s Last Hug: What Animal Emotions Reveal About Humans
Marines’ Memorial Theatre 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPrimatologist Frans de Waal explores the fascinating world of animal and human emotions.