Katie Slocombe
Evolutionary psychologist and professor studying wild chimpanzee behaviour and communication to shed light on the evolution of human language and social behaviour.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 30min
Are we all just status-seeking monkeys?
Professor Katie Slocombe, an evolutionary psychologist who studies wild chimpanzee behaviour to illuminate human social evolution, discusses how chimps use vocal signals, tactical screams and grooming to build alliances and climb hierarchies. She compares field and captive methods, shows evidence of intentional signalling, and draws parallels between primate and human status-seeking.
