New research reveals that the cerebral cortex follows the same folding patterns across mammalian species,…
Browsing: Primates
Primates are a diverse order of mammals that include some of the most complex and intelligent species, such as humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians like lemurs and tarsiers. This group is characterized by large brains relative to body size, forward-facing eyes for stereoscopic vision, and highly flexible limbs and digits. Primates are predominantly tree-dwelling (arboreal) though several species, including humans, have adapted to life on the ground. They are found across the globe, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
A study comparing human and great ape hearts reveals significant evolutionary adaptations in humans, including…
Research from Cornell University suggests that prolonged maternal care contributes to longer lifespans and slower…
Chimpanzees afflicted with illness consume tree bark, dead wood, and ferns known for their antibiotic…
New end-to-end X and Y chromosome sequences uncover enormous variation on the Y chromosome, informing…
Why do primates possess large brains? To investigate this, researchers in the Panamanian rainforest conducted…
Complete X and Y chromosome sequences from six different primate species have been successfully mapped,…
Researchers uncover the diverse vocal patterns of Bornean orangutans, identifying three distinct pulse types in…
individuals residing in different communities adhere to distinct social traditions or norms. For example, in…
A recent investigation into a 7–8-million-year-old fossil ape from China, called Lufengpithecus, provides new insights…
Primates, including humans, are generally considered to be very social creatures, with numerous monkey and…
In the karst landscapes of southern China, giant apes, known as Gigantopithecus blacki, once traversed…
A study led by the University of Otago reveals that humans’ preference for sweet flavors…
A student and a professor from CUNY’s Graduate Center and Brooklyn College have pruned a…
A groundbreaking study reveals that female-biased and equal power structures are common in primates, contradicting…
Mouse lemurs that perform better in cognitive tests live longer. Cognitive abilities not only vary…
The researchers found 139 genes that are common across the primate groups but highly divergent…
Study finds the longest lasting non-human social memories ever documented. Apes recognize photos of groupmates…