Posts Tagged ‘macaque monkeys’
Monkey ‘dorks’ lack friends of friends
DUKE (US) — For rhesus macaque monkeys, being “popular” seems to run in the family. Continue…
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Did human speech start with monkey lip smack?
PRINCETON (US) — The facial mechanics of human speech may have evolved from a friendly primate gesture. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 8, 2010 14:54 - 1 Comment
Monkeys as guard dogs against lead
U. WASHINGTON—Because Asian monkeys share the same ecological niche as humans, researchers believe they might play a significant role in determining exposure to lead. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Oct 14, 2009 16:47 - 1 Comment
Uncanny replicas faze monkeys, too
PRINCETON (US)—Researchers have come up with a new twist on the mysterious visual phenomenon experienced by humans known as the “uncanny valley.” Monkeys also sense it. (more…)
