Percussive tool use holds special interest for scientists concerned with human origins. We
summarize the findings from two field sites, Taï and Fazenda Boa Vista, where percussive …

The last several decades of research on avian cognition have revealed surprising parallels
between the abilities of birds—most notably corvids—and great apes. Parrots, albeit far less …

DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE; An Advanced Textbook; Eighth Edition Page 1 DOI: 10.4324/9781003387145-8
Introduction: The Importance of Motor Development Motor behavior is critical to developmental …

Humans' daily life is dominated by, and depends on, the use of tools. Because we are so
skilled at using tools, and attribute a pivotal role in human evolution to tool use, the …

'Insight'is not a very popular word in psychology or biology. Popular terms-like"
intelligence,"" planning,"" complexity" or" cognitive"-have a habit of sprawling out to include …

Many species use tools, but the mechanisms underpinning the behaviour differ between
species and even among individuals within species, depending on the variants performed …

Highlights•We tested nest-building zebra finches in a building task.•Birds had to choose an
appropriate length of nest material.•Birds selected the correct length of nest material to take …

The abilities to perform skilled hand movements and to manipulate objects dexterously are
landmarks in the evolution of primates. The study of how primates use their hands to grasp …

One goal of comparative cognitive studies is to achieve a better understanding of the
selective pressures and constraints that play a role in cognitive evolution. This chapter …

Comparative analysis of higher cognitive abilities in animals provides for assessment of the
evolutionary underpinnings of the formation of human thought and language. This review …