Geladas combine vocal−visual signals and tactile patterns to resolve conflicts. Reconciliation is rapid, mainly aggressor-initiated, and shaped by relationship value, risk, emotion, and audience cont...

Graphical abstract illustrating the social consequences of infant kidnapping in wild geladas (Theropithecus gelada). The study monitors a 28-day period divided into a 14-day pre-kidnapping phase and ...

<p>Dans Quand les animaux prennent la parole !, publié aux éditions Apogée, Alban Lemasson et Maël Leroux nous parlent du langage animal, bien plus complexe que ce que nous imaginions… […]</p>

Recognizing vocal behaviours intended to benefit others is a crucial yet understudied social skill. Primates with rich vocal repertoires and complex societies are excellent models to track the evoluti...

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Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology - During risky interactions like social play, motor resonance phenomena such as facial mimicry can be highly adaptive. Here, we studied Rapid Facial Mimicry...

Scientific Reports - The sound of yawns makes geladas yawn

We are pleased to announce the 24 recipients of our spring 2023 Leakey Foundation Research Grants. These outstanding scientists are leading groundbreaking studies that will expand our understanding of humanity.