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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Simon on March 17, 2010, 22:18

Title: Monkeys learn more from females
Post by: Simon on March 17, 2010, 22:18

Monkeys pay more attention to females than to males, according to research.

Scientists studying wild vervet monkeys in South Africa found that the animals were better able to learn a task when it was demonstrated by a female.  The team compared animals' responses to demonstrations of a simple box-opening task, which was demonstrated either by a dominant male or female monkey.  Their findings are described in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8571318.stm

Title: Re: Monkeys learn more from females
Post by: Clive on March 17, 2010, 22:58

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Monkeys pay more attention to females than to males, according to research.

I always pay attention to Mrs Clive.  I know my place.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Monkeys learn more from females
Post by: Rik on March 18, 2010, 11:52

And your point is, Simon?  ;D

Title: Re: Monkeys learn more from females
Post by: Simon on March 18, 2010, 13:44

 o:)