Instanz: TeilenTeilen:New Study: White-tufted monkeys follow similar conversational rules as humansCornelia Achenbach Stabsstelle Kommunikation und MarketingUniversität Osnabrück23.07.2026 10:22What are the fundamentals of human language, and what similarities exist in the communication systems of other primates? A new study from the University of Osnabrück now provides further insights: The research team examined the communication of wild white-tufted marmosets in northeastern Brazil, a primate species that, like humans, raises its young cooperatively. For the study, the team examined four neighboring groups and recorded 1,245 vocal interactions between the animals. “The results suggest that this cooperative monkey species flexibly adapts its vocalizations to its conversation partners and group affiliation,” said Simone Pika and Filipa Abreu. Further information for the media:Prof. Dr. Simone Pika, University of OsnabrückInstitute for Cognitive ScienceSimone.pika@uni-osnabrueck.deOriginalpublikation:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-60403-2?utm_source=rct_congratemailt&...BilderMerkmale dieser Pressemitteilung:JournalistenBiologie, Tier / Land / Forst, Umwelt / ÖkologieüberregionalForschungsprojekteEnglisch