New on Zoologic: The Many Meanings of Monkeys Yawns

Feb 24

Written By maryb

Gelada baboons have three distinct types of yawn. And it turns out that males and females use these yawns differently to convey different social messages.Learn the meaning behind the geladas yawns: Different Yawns Send Different Messages for Gelada Baboons.

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