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The Biotech FuturistPlay: Chimpanzees, Bonobos, Uncertainty, Sex, Animal SocietiesHow about play in animals?
Today I have the pleasure to discuss outstanding research in ethology with Elisabetta Palagi from the University of Pisa, who has been a leader in Primatology for over 30 years, and, among several successes, was recently awarded the Animal Behavior Society Fellowship Award for her outstanding research.
In this episode, we explore animal play behavior, focusing on social play. We examine its definition and functions across different animal groups, gaining insights into its diverse manifestations. We delve into the methodologies used by ethologists to study play and it...2023-06-0652 min