Ecological and Social Factors Affecting Sex Differences in Wild Chimpanzees
Tuesday, November, 29th, 2016 Events
Join us this Thursday for the Environmental Studies Lunch & Learn!
This week, we welcome Assistant Professor of Anthropology Dr. Zarin Machanda to the ENVS Lunch & Learn. She will discuss her research with primate behavior, specifically in our closest living relative, the chimpanzee. Intriguingly, differences between sexes can be linked to how these animals interact with their environments. More info here.
Description of the Presentation: Wild chimpanzees exhibit striking sex differences in their social relationships and behavior. Male chimpanzees have strong social bonds with one another and engage in more aggressive and cooperative behavior compared to female chimpanzees. Many of these differences can be linked to differences in how the sexes interact with their environment. This talk will examine how these sex differences are shaped by both ecological and social factors in our closest living relative.
Rabb Room, Lincoln Filene Center, Medford Campus
12 pm – 1 pm. Lunch Provided!
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Every week during the academic year, ENVS features speakers from government, industry, academia and non-profit organizations to give presentations on environmental topics. This is a great opportunity to broaden your knowledge beyond the curriculum, meet other faculty and students and network with the speakers. See a full list of the upcoming speakers here!
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