Clapping in chimpanzees: Evidence of exclusive hand preferences in a spontaneous but bimanual gesture
Article Abstract:
The observation of chimpanzees in a naturalistic environment performing a simple and spontaneous bimanual gesture 'clap' is described. It is suggested that when humans interact regularly with chimpanzees the hand preference of the humans may influence that of the chimpanzees.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Name: American Journal of Primatology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0275-2565
Year: 2006
United Kingdom, United States, Physiological aspects, Clapping
Publication Name: American Journal of Primatology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0275-2565
Year: 2006
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Innovative social behavior in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
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A study of the agonistic buffering behavior among chimpanzees and the status of the buffers used, either an infant of the alpha female or the social rank of the male, are described. The chimpanzees adapt to new social conditions by changing behavior.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Name: American Journal of Primatology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0275-2565
Year: 2008
Public affairs, Social aspects, Observations, Social behavior in animals, Animal social behavior, Animal social behaviour
Publication Name: American Journal of Primatology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0275-2565
Year: 2008
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Subjects list: Research, Behavior, Chimpanzees
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