The Leakey Foundation

06.23.17

Ngogo Chimpanzees on Patrol

Territorial boundary patrolling by chimpanzees is a striking example of group-level cooperation displayed by our closest primate relatives.

03.07.17

Grantee Spotlight: Liza Moscovice

Grantee Spotlight

Liza Moscovice was awarded a Leakey Foundation Research Grant during our fall 2016 cycle for her project entitled "Explaining patterns of within and between-group cooperation among LuiKotale bonobos."

08.01.16

The Evolutionary Benefits of Cooperation

Guest Post, Being Human

Why do we look after each other’s children, feed each other, and cover for each other at work?

06.21.16

Grantee Spotlight: Erica Dunayer

Grantee Spotlight

Erica Dunayer was awarded a Leakey Foundation Research Grant for her project entitled "Influence of stress for market exchanges in Cayo Santiago macaques."

01.14.16

From the Field: Gabriele Schino, Italy

From the Field

Gabriele Schino was awarded a Leakey Foundation research grant during our fall 2014 cycle for his project entitled “The emotional basis of primate reciprocity.”

Archives for cooperation

Ngogo Chimpanzees on Patrol

Grantee Spotlight: Liza Moscovice

The Evolutionary Benefits of Cooperation

Grantee Spotlight: Erica Dunayer

From the Field: Gabriele Schino, Italy