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primate

[prahy-mayt, prahy-mit] / ˈpraɪ meɪt, ˈpraɪ mɪt /




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Socialization is the essence of the primate brain too.

From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026

The researchers compared five different forms of aggression, ranging from ordinary conflicts to lethal attacks, using a large dataset spanning many primate species.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

Most people imagine our early primate ancestors swinging through lush tropical forests.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026

But when the scientists behind the new study used fossil spore and pollen data from early primate fossil environs to predict the climate, they discovered that the locations were not tropical at the time.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026

We pulled the buzzer for the guy to stop the contraption at the primate house, and John had to help Mr. Pignati get off.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel

While AI can generate candidate molecules and assist in trial design, it cannot test drugs on non-human primates or accelerate the biological timeline required for human observation.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

But here’s your daily reminder that humans are primates whose still-evolving brains are exponentially outpaced by technological advancement.

From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026

That the orangutan's original habitats had been burned and fragmented to the point they could no longer sustain the primates was the main driving factor behind relocating them, Yiara said.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

The rocks of the Santiago Formation have also produced early saber-toothed carnivores and primates, El Adli said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

The reptilian part of the brain that resides in most animals, highly evolved primates and otherwise.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel


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