Tag: Anthropology
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How Ape Gestures Explain The Origins Of Human Communication
How do gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos “talk” without words? For decades, scientists debated whether their gestures are learned tricks or instincts passed down through evolution. Now, researchers have proposed a fresh answer: apes “show” their intentions using movements borrowed from everyday actions — and this might help explain how human communication began. The Great Ape…
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How Supporting Communities Helps Wildlife And People Get Along
In northern Tanzania, where zebras and lions roam near villages, a new study reveals that offering communities education, healthcare, and livestock vaccines can significantly improve their willingness to live alongside wildlife. The research, published in Human Dimensions of Wildlife, focused on the Burunge Wildlife Management Area (BWMA), a critical wildlife corridor between Tarangire and Manyara…