Catherine Hobaiter

Catherine Hobaiter

scientist United Kingdom

Professor Catherine Hobaiter is a prominent researcher at the University of St Andrews, known for her work in animal behavior, particularly in the study of communication and social interactions among chimpanzees. Her recent research has highlighted the rhythmic drumming behaviors of chimpanzees, suggesting that the building blocks of rhythm present in chimpanzee drumming may be foundational to the evolution of music and social behavior in humans.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
28,584
Power
1,137$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 28,584 $2,700,000 1,137$
Totals 1 67,886,011 28,584 $2,700,000 1,137$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Prof Catherine Hobaiter, a primatologist at the University of St Andrews, comments on the evolutionary relationship between humans and alcohol. 6

BBC: Chimps 'lager a day' in ripe fruit fuels drunken monkey theory

Switzerland Switzerland: Catherine Hobaiter noted that music-making is a fundamental part of being human. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Auch Schimpansen trommeln in Rhythmen

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Prof Catherine Hobaiter, a senior author of the work from the University of St Andrews, discusses the implications of the study on chimpanzee drumming. 8

The Guardian: Chimps’ rhythmic drumming could shed light on music’s evolutionary roots | Evolution