Language evolution: The origin of meaning in primates

K  Zuberbuhler

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2006.02.003

Language evolution: The origin of meaning in primates

K Zuberbuhler

School of Psychology and Neuroscience

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	R123-R125
Number of pages	3
Journal	Current Biology
Volume	16
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2006.02.003
Publication status	Published - 21 Feb 2006

Keywords

DIANA MONKEYS
NONHUMAN PRIMATE
ALARM CALLS
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
PREDATORS
KNOWLEDGE
COGNITION

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Language evolution: The origin of meaning in primates

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