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An Unusual Ape: The Deep Origins of Our Human Oddities ~ Dean Falk

On Humans

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Evolution of Primate Nesting and Language

This chapter examines the unique sleeping practices of great apes compared to monkeys, focusing on the construction of sleeping nests that highlight evolutionary adaptations for safety and comfort. It also explores the transition from arboreal living to bipedalism in early hominids, along with the implications of these changes for mother-infant interactions and the origins of human language and music. Through discussions on tool use, emotional communication, and rhythm, the chapter connects various aspects of primate behavior to human evolution.

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