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With a little help from my friends
Scientists have discovered that support from family and friends significantly reduces stress in wild chimpanzees during conflicts with rival groups. In humans and other social animals stress is associated with poor…
Call to understand cumulative impacts of human activities on marine mammals
Rising levels of noise in the ocean have been identified as a growing concern for the well-being of marine mammals, but other threats such as pollution, climate change, and prey depletion by fisheries may also be…
Apes can understand how others see the world
The ability to understand how others see the world, may not be unique to humans as previously thought, but exist in apes too, an international team of researchers, including the University of St Andrews, has…
Tropical crow species is highly skilled tool user
An international team of scientists and conservation experts has discovered that the critically-endangered Hawaiian crow, or ‘Alalā, is a highly proficient tool user, according to a paper published today in the leading…
Chimps filmed grieving for dead friend
A unique, remarkable and intimate film may change the way we think about animals, and their ability to feel grief. The newly-published film captures the solemn reactions of a group of chimpanzees who discover the dead…
International project to further our understanding of evolution
An international team of experts led by the University of St Andrews has been awarded a £5.7 million grant to further our understanding of evolution. The multi-disciplinary team of 50 world-renowned figures will tackle…
Apes remember their old friends’ voices
Humanity’s closest living relative, the bonobo ape, can remember the voices of old friends for several years, just as people can, researchers have shown. An international research team from the Universities of St…
Professor Josep Call FRSE and Professor Peter Tyack FRSE
Prof Josep Call FRSE and Prof Peter Tyack FRSE Congratulations to Prof Josep Call and Prof Peter Tyack who have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Prof Call will remain a Corresponding Fellow…
When crows connect
An international team led by scientists at the University of St Andrews has studied social networks to understand how information might spread within and between groups of tool-using New Caledonian crows, according to…
