Language evolution: the origin of meaning in primates.

Klaus Zuberbühler
Author Information
  1. Klaus Zuberbühler: School of Psychology, University of St Andrews, UK.

Abstract

Research on alarm calls has yielded rare glimpses into the minds of our closest relatives. A new study suggests that primates monitor the effect alarm calls have on others.

MeSH Term

Animals
Biological Evolution
Cercopithecidae
Female
Language
Male
Social Behavior
Vocalization, Animal

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