To what extent are call combinations in chimpanzees comparable to syntax in humans?

Syntax is considered a key feature distinguishing human language from other non-human animal communication systems. However, evidence for combinatorial capacities in a wide variety of species, such as birds and monkeys, has challenged this assumption. Nevertheless, a contentious debate surrounding t...

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Main Author: Maël Leroux
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Société Francophone de Primatologie 2023-12-01
Series:Revue de Primatologie
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Online Access:https://journals.openedition.org/primatologie/16469
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