Capuchin Cognition
An experimental study investigating whether capuchin monkeys adjust their communicative gestures depending on the perceptual orientation of a human experimenter. Specifically, the project explores whether individuals modulate the modality of their signals (e.g., visual vs. auditory) based on whether the experimenter is facing them or not—providing insights into early forms of perspective taking and intentional communication in non-human primates.
Apr 8, 2025
Elephant Cognition
This study examines whether Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) flexibly use different communicative signals depending on the attentional state of a human partner. The project investigates whether elephants can selectively produce visual or auditory gestures according to whether the experimenter is attentive or inattentive—offering insight into their sensitivity to others’ perceptual access and their potential for intentional communication.
Dec 10, 2023