Talking Apes

What Are Chimpanzees Saying? Chimp Communication and the Origins of Language with Dr. Katie Slocombe | Episode 78

March 20, 2026·1h 23m
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How did human language evolve and what can our closest relatives teach us about its origins? In this episode of Talking Apes, Gerry Ellis sits down with primatologist Katie Slocombe to explore the fascinating world of chimpanzee communication and what it reveals about the evolution of language itself. Katie has spent decades studying how chimpanzees communicate in both wild and captive settings. From food calls and alarm signals to complex vocal combinations and gestures, chimpanzee communica...

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