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#1122 Daniela Rodrigues: Communication in Apes and Humans, and the Cognitive Foundations of Language

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The Complexity of Chimpanzee Greetings

This chapter examines the intricate rituals of greetings and farewells among chimpanzees, shedding light on the social signals exchanged during these interactions. It highlights the selective nature of greetings, influenced by factors such as hierarchy and kinship, and compares chimpanzee behaviors to human communication patterns. The discussion emphasizes the challenges in interpreting these gestures and the critical role they play in maintaining social bonds within fission-fusion societies.

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