Assoc Prof Michael Gumert Featured in New Scientist – Unveiling Groundbreaking Discoveries in Primate Research

Assoc Prof Michael Gumert from our Psychology Programme, shares that more research is needed to determine whether S. xanthosternos moved into drier habitats and then developed tool use, or if they were already present and began using tools as the environment changed. "Did S. xanthosternos colonise the drier habitats and start using tools? Were they already there [using tools], and then the habitat dried?" he asks.

Answering these questions could provide crucial insights into how species adapt to changing environments—a challenge that many face today due to habitat loss and climate change.