Sophie Berdugo

Sophie Berdugo, a recent PhD graduate specializing in chimp behavior, shares fascinating insights from her research in Guinea. She reveals surprising similarities between chimps and bonobos, especially in their use of sexual interactions for social cohesion. Beyond this, she discusses chimps' unique tool use for cracking nuts, a vital skill that's at risk of extinction. The conversation also delves into groundbreaking archaeological findings that push back the timeline of ancient human tool use, reshaping our understanding of evolution and innovation.