New study finds today’s gorillas may be smarter than human ‘ancestors’ of three million years ago

The great apes, including humans, gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos and orangutans, are very intelligent.

New study finds today’s gorillas may be smarter than human ‘ancestors’ of three million years ago: Emeritus Professor Roger Seymour of the University of Adelaide.

New study finds today’s gorillas may be smarter than human ‘ancestors’ of three million years ago: Dr Edward Snelling from the University of Pretoria’s Department of Anatomy and Physiology in the Faculty of Veterinary Science.

New study finds today’s gorillas may be smarter than human ‘ancestors’ of three million years ago: Human skulls.

Skulls of great ape species.
Emeritus Professor Roger Seymour of the University of Adelaide.
Dr Edward Snelling from the University of Pretoria’s Department of Anatomy and Physiology in the Faculty of Veterinary Science.
Human skulls.

Researchers

Prof Edward Snelling

Dr Edward Snelling did his undergraduate studies at the University of Adelaide, Australia and joined the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science in February 2019.

His research is at the interface of experimental physiology, biomechanics and biochemistry. He uses models from Africa and Australia to study resting and locomotor energetics, respiratory and cardiovascular performance, muscle and skeletal systems, and thermoregulation in mammals, birds, fish, and insects. More information here -> www.edwardsnelling.com

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