Julia Ostner

Julia Ostner is a primatologist known for her research on social behavior and maternal care in primates. She has contributed to the understanding of how young primates learn from their mothers and peers, emphasizing the importance of social structures within species. Ostner's insights into primate behavior were highlighted in the context of the viral story of Punch, a young macaque who was rejected by his mother and struggled to integrate into his group, demonstrating the challenges faced by orphaned and socially isolated animals in captivity.