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August 22, 2012

Monkey Angrily Rejects Unequal Pay

We don't expect animals to understand human "inventions" like economics. Should we?

September 6, 2012

Reciprocity An Important Component Of Prosocial Behavior

While exchanging favors with others, humans tend to think in terms of tit-for-tat, an assumption easily extended to other animals.

December 27, 2012

Monkey Brain Area Keeps Count of Kindnesses

The primates have an altruistic 'tally chart' that keeps track of social rewards and gifts.

January 9, 2013

Networking Ability a Family Trait in Monkeys

Social behaviors have been acted on by natural selection.