Inside The Primate Mind: What Animal Navigation Reveals About Human Cognition

For Dr. Francine Dolins, this is more than just a question — it's her life's work. As an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dr. Dolins explores how animal cognition, ecology, and evolution intersect to shape behavior, focusing on primates like lemurs, tamarins, and apes.

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With a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology and Behavioral Primatology, her groundbreaking research dives into how non-human primates use mental maps and landmarks to navigate their environments. But that’s not all—she’s also pioneering research on virtual reality and apes, helping us understand how primates process space and decision-making! 🧠

🎧 In this episode, we discuss:
• Dr. Dolins’s cutting-edge work with virtual reality and apes
• How primates use mental maps and landmarks in navigation
• What studying primates can teach us about the evolution of intelligence and social behavior

Dr. Dolins is bridging the gap between field primatology, technology, and comparative psychology, advancing animal welfare and conservation education worldwide.

🔍 Learn more about her work here https://www personal.umd.umich.edu/~fdolins/

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