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Monogamy in primates is more the exception than the rule. Owl monkeys are that exception http://j.mp/1drub7V  Study http://j.mp/1drufV6

1. The Primate Diaries ‏@primatediaries Mar 12

   Review of the new chimp empathy study by @CarlJamesKing: Chimps Display Empathy By Catching Humans’ Yawns: http://j.mp/1kNkqsg 

   
   
2. The Primate Diaries ‏@primatediaries Mar 12

   New study: Chimpanzees empathize with group mates and humans, but not with baboons or unfamiliar chimpanzees: http://j.mp/1kNkt7y 

    
3. The Primate Diaries ‏@primatediaries Mar 12

   Antiretroviral gel protects monkeys from H.I.V. after sex: http://j.mp/1kNiLTB  Study: http://j.mp/1kNiPmc  via @david_marchese

    
4. The Primate Diaries ‏@primatediaries Mar 5

   Chimpocentrism and reconstructions of human evolution (a timely reminder): http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1369848613001787 …

    
5. The Primate Diaries ‏@primatediaries Feb 15

   @djpappano I am very interested in this project. It ties into ideas I had during my bonobo work. Write me at primatediaries[at]gmail[dt]com.

     
6. The Primate Diaries ‏@primatediaries Feb 14

   Why do orangutans spend more time on the ground than previously thought? Probably us: http://j.mp/1bvSm9M  Study: http://j.mp/1bvSwxL 

    
7. The Primate Diaries ‏@primatediaries Feb 3

   Brain regions controlling language and complex thought are similar in humans/monkeys: http://j.mp/LsnZUY  Study: http://j.mp/Lso3nL 

    
8. The Primate Diaries ‏@primatediaries Jan 26

   This account was hacked. I apologize if you received a spam DM.

   
   
9. The Primate Diaries ‏@primatediaries Jan 22

   The Stone(d) Age: Altered Consciousness Past and Present: http://anthropology.ua.edu/blogs/primatereligion/2014/01/21/the-stoned-age-altered-consciousness-past-and-present/ … via @Chris_Ly

    
10. The Primate Diaries ‏@primatediaries Jan 18

    Chimps communicate with gestures to search for hidden food: http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1113049956/gesturing-hands-lead-chimps-to-food-011814/ … h/t @Mammals_Suck Study: http://j.mp/1kKhQ6TRT 

     
11. The Primate Diaries ‏@primatediaries Jan 8

    A fascinating paper by @evolcoop on altruism, sexual selection and the causes of male reproductive cooperation: http://j.mp/1lBS6HT 

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