Dr. Ammie Kalan

Question 1

Leaky’s Angels

Answer 1

first long-term ape field study (5-10 years)

Question 2

Ways to detect culture in non-human primates?

Answer 2

1) behavioural variation
2) ecological reasoning for the behaviour
3) genetic variation
4) evidence for social learning (teaching, copying)

Question 3

How was the chimp data collected?

Answer 3

• camera traps
• observation

Question 4

What are some ways her research found that chimps communicated?

Answer 4

• facial expressions (elation, fear, sadness)
• use gestures (ex. reassurance gestures - hand over back)

Question 5

What are some Pan-Africa study discoveries?

Answer 5

• algae fishing
• stone throwing (possible communicative function)

Question 6

‘Disturbance’ Hypothesis

Answer 6

culture/behavior is changed due to human interference