Environment, not evolution, might underlie some human-ape differences

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    A new study sheds doubt on existing theories of ape social cognition. Researchers argue it is possible apes and humans are equally capable in some aspects of social cognition, such as social signaling.

    Period15 Jul 2019

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    • TitleEnvironment, not evolution, might underline some human-ape differences
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletNeuroscience News.com
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date15/07/19
      DescriptionSummary: A new study sheds doubt on existing theories of ape social cognition. Researchers argue it is possible apes and humans are equally capable in some aspects of social cognition, such as social signaling. The study concludes it is essential to not just consider evolution, but also environmental factors when researching ape-human differences.
      URLhttps://neurosciencenews.com/environment-evolution-ape-human-14486/
      PersonsKim A. Bard