Frans de Waal

Chimpanzee Politics: Understanding social dynamics through primate behavior

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Understanding Social Dynamics: A Guide to Interpreting Primate Behavior Understanding social dynamics through primate behavior can provide valuable insights into human social behavior. Primate behavior, particularly among species such as chimpanzees and bonobos, can offer parallels to human social structures and interactions. Here are some key strategies for dealing with the complexities of social dynamics … Read more

Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are: Exploring animal intelligence and cognition with Frans de Waal

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What is Exploring animal intelligence and cognition? Exploring animal intelligence and cognition involves studying the mental processes and abilities of animals, including their capacity for problem-solving, learning, memory, communication, and tool use. Researchers in this field use a variety of methods, such as observational studies, controlled experiments, and computer-based tasks, to better understand how animals … Read more