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Vicky Oelze
Associate Professor in the Anthropology Department and Director of the Primate Ecology & Molecular Anthropology Lab at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her research interests include mobility and dietary adaptations.
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Jun 20, 2025
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#1113 Vicky Oelze: The Diets of Great Apes, and the Evolution of Human Diets
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Vicky Oelze, an Associate Professor in Anthropology and Director of the Primate Ecology & Molecular Anthropology Lab at UC Santa Cruz, dives into the diets of great apes and how they inform human evolution. She discusses innovative methods like isotope analysis used to study ancient diets, uncovering insights into our ancestors' eating habits. Oelze also reveals surprising dietary behaviors in apes and their implications for early human diets, from hunting to the impact of agriculture. A fascinating blend of biology and anthropology awaits!
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