Thriving in the face of adversity: Resilient gorillas reveal clues about overcoming childhood misfortune

In many animals, including humans, adverse events in youth have lasting negative health effects over the life span. But new research suggests something different is going on in mountain gorillas.

Robin Morrison, Postdoctoral Fellow in Animal Behavior, University of Exeter • conversation
May 15, 2023 • ~9 min

Primates are facing an impending extinction crisis - but we know very little about what will actually protect them

Without adequate information, we can’t prioritise efforts and funding to best protect our primate relatives.

Jo Setchell, Professor of Anthropology, Durham University • conversation
Sept. 11, 2020 • ~6 min

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