Catherine Hobaiter
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.
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Catherine Hobaiter is mentioned in relation to the study of primate behavior.
Wie wilde Tiere sich anpassen
Switzerland· 2026-01-28
Prof Catherine Hobaiter, a primatologist at the University of St Andrews, comments on the evolutionary relationship between humans and alcohol.
Chimps 'lager a day' in ripe fruit fuels drunken monkey theory
United Kingdom· 2025-09-18
Catherine Hobaiter noted that music-making is a fundamental part of being human.
Auch Schimpansen trommeln in RhythmenSwitzerland· 2025-05-10
Prof Catherine Hobaiter, a senior author of the work from the University of St Andrews, discusses the implications of the study on chimpanzee drumming.
Chimps’ rhythmic drumming could shed light on music’s evolutionary roots | EvolutionUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-09