Visual kin recognition in chimpanzees

@article{Parr1999VisualKR,
  title={Visual kin recognition in chimpanzees},
  author={Lisa A Parr and Frans B.M. de Waal},
  journal={Nature},
  year={1999},
  volume={399},
  pages={647-648}
}
The ability to distinguish between members of one's own species has greatly assisted the evolution of sociality in mammals, leading to individualized relationships and cooperative networks. Because kin selection is important for the evolution of complex societies, other advantages must derive from the ability to distinguish kin from non-kin. Taking advantage of the chimpanzee's face-recognition abilities and computer skills,, we presented five subjects with the task of matching digitized… 
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Kin Selection in Primate Groups
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    International Journal of Primatology
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The two cases demonstrate that kin selection can be a powerful source of altruistic activity within primate groups and need more information about the effects of kinship on the patterning of behavior across the Primates and accurate information about paternal kin relationships.
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