Symbolic communication in wild chimpanzees?

Bibliographic Collection:

MOCA Reference, APE

Publication Type: Journal Article

Authors: Boesch, C.

Year of Publication: 1991

Journal: Human Evolution

Volume: 6

Pagination: 81–89

Publication Language: eng

ISSN: 1824-310X

Abstract:

The language abilities of captive chimpanzees give rise to the question of the existence and use of similar capabilities in wild chimpanzees. In Taï forest, wild chimpanzees seem to use drumming on buttressed trees to convey information an changes of travel direction, resting periods or both information combined. This communication system is iconic and relies on some arbitrariness. Emergence of symbol-like communication in wild chimpanzees seems mainly dependent on a low visibility environment, a high predation pressure and a large group of males.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02435610

DOI: 10.1007/BF02435610

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