The study of the archaeological remains of fossil hominins must rely on reconstructions to
elucidate the behaviour that may have resulted in particular stone tools and their accumulation…

Chimpanzees possess a large number of behavioral and cultural traits among nonhuman
species. The “disturbance hypothesis” predicts that human impact depletes resources and …

Human ethnographic knowledge covers hundreds of societies, whereas chimpanzee
ethnography encompasses at most 15 communities. Using termite fishing as a window into the …

Large brains and behavioural innovation are positively correlated, species-specific traits,
associated with the behavioural flexibility animals need for adapting to seasonal and …

Objectives We investigated occurrences and patterns of terrestrial nocturnal activity in wild
chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and modelled the influence of various ecological predictors …

Since 2014, HIV care and treatment services among key populations including female sex
workers (FSWs) have intensified in Tanzania. We sought to track the epidemic among FSWs …

Noninvasive samples as a source of DNA are gaining interest in genomic studies of endangered
species. However, their complex nature and low endogenous DNA content hamper the …

Paleoclimate reconstructions have enhanced our understanding of how past climates have
shaped present‐day biodiversity. We hypothesize that the geographic extent of Pleistocene …

Chimpanzees are traditionally described as ripe fruit specialists with large incisors but
relatively small postcanine teeth, adhering to a somewhat narrow dietary niche. Field …

Aim Paleoclimate reconstructions have enhanced our understanding of how past climates
may have shaped present-day biodiversity. We hypothesize that habitat stability in historical …