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A baby monkey with its mother sit in the shade on a hot day in Allahabad on May 21, 2013.
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A baby monkey with its mother sit in the shade on a hot day in Allahabad on May 21, 2013.
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Evolution of the Brain and Social Behavior in ChimpanzeesMatsuzawa, 2013 [ScienceDirect]
Abstract: The comparison of humans and chimpanzees is a unique way to highlight the evolutionary origins of human nature. This paper summarizes the most recent advances in the study of chimpanzee brains, cognition, and behavior. It covers the topics such as eye-tracking study, helping behavior, prefrontal WM volume increase during infancy, and fetal brain development. Based on the facts, the paper proposed the “social brain hypothesis”. Chimpanzees are good at capturing images as a whole, while humans are better at understanding the meaning of what they see. Chimpanzees apparently focus on the salient objects, neglecting the social context. In contrast, humans always recognize things within the social context, paying preferential attention to people, as agents. This is consistent with the fact that humans are highly altruistic and collaborative from a very young age. Thus, humans have evolved towards increased collaboration and mutual support. This kind of evolutionary pressure may have provided the basis for the development of the human brain with its unique functions.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/752507470d9a12a96394eb213b926b98/tumblr_mn5v0tjftx1rfy49no1_500.jpg)
Evolution of the Brain and Social Behavior in Chimpanzees
Matsuzawa, 2013 [ScienceDirect]Abstract: The comparison of humans and chimpanzees is a unique way to highlight the evolutionary origins of human nature. This paper summarizes the most recent advances in the study of chimpanzee brains, cognition, and behavior. It covers the topics such as eye-tracking study, helping behavior, prefrontal WM volume increase during infancy, and fetal brain development. Based on the facts, the paper proposed the “social brain hypothesis”. Chimpanzees are good at capturing images as a whole, while humans are better at understanding the meaning of what they see. Chimpanzees apparently focus on the salient objects, neglecting the social context. In contrast, humans always recognize things within the social context, paying preferential attention to people, as agents. This is consistent with the fact that humans are highly altruistic and collaborative from a very young age. Thus, humans have evolved towards increased collaboration and mutual support. This kind of evolutionary pressure may have provided the basis for the development of the human brain with its unique functions.
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I have a new favourite animal. These are pictures of baby Bonobos and they are the cutest things in the world. Bonobo apes are arguably the most human creature on the planet and are absolute sweethearts. I’d give anything to meet one up close and personal.
They are also much more placid than the unpredictable and sometimes violent Common Chimpanzee.
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Sanshisan Tian temple, Matisi Shiku caves, 马蹄寺石窟群, Zhangye, Gansu, China
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—Why do you keep coming back for us?
—Because you’re the first. The first face this face saw.
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