Natural History Wanderings

The New York Times reported

Generations of primatologists have followed up on Dr. Goodall’s work, discovering over 80 meaningful gestures made by not only chimpanzees, but also bonobos, gorillas and orangutans.

Now researchers are using these gestures to peer into the minds of apes. Some even think they offer clues about how our own species evolved full-blown language.

Read full article at Why Do Apes Make Gestures?