Published in Scientific Reports · View the paper (DOI)
A new study by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Cambridge has found that gorillas recognize and respect 'ownership' of specific regions, influencing their movement patterns and behavior. The discovery provides important clues for understanding human evolution and social cooperation.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Study finds gorillas display territorial behavior Anglia Ruskin University · Mar 12, 2020 · first to report
- Zoology: Western gorillas may be territorial Scientific Reports · Mar 12, 2020