Martin Surbeck
Martin Surbeck is a prominent researcher at Harvard University known for his work in primate behavior and communication. His recent study on bonobos has garnered attention for challenging long-held beliefs about the uniqueness of human language. By examining the vocal communication of wild bonobos in the Kokolopori Community Reserve in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Surbeck's research suggests that the capacity for complex vocal combinations may be a shared trait with our primate relatives, dating back millions of years.
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Martin Surbeck has worked with bonobos and published a study on their social dynamics.
Las cinco bonobas que mataron a un macho desafían el mito de la especie pacifista: “El ataque más violento jamás observado” | Ciencia
Spain· 2025-10-22
The lead author, Martin Surbeck, a behavioural ecologist at Harvard University, says: 'To our knowledge, this is the first evidence that female solidarity can invert the male-biased power structure that is typical of many mammal societies.'
Politics is still a man’s world. Let’s reimagine the law of this jungle
Australia· 2025-05-02
Martin Surbeck is from Harvard University and a co-author of the study.
Bonobos combinan llamadas de forma compleja, similar al lenguaje humano - Ciencia
Paraguay· 2025-04-05