Richard W. Wrangham

Richard Wrangham is a Research Professor at Harvard University, affiliated with the Peabody Museum. His work focuses on animal behavioral ecology, particularly chimpanzee behavior in Uganda's Kibale National Park through the Kibale Chimpanzee Project. Key research interests include human evolution, warfare origins, dietary adaptation (cooked food), and the paradox of human tolerance/violence. He has authored influential books like *Demonic Males* (1996), *Catching Fire* (2009), and *The Goodness Paradox* (2019).

• Leads long-term chimpanzee behavioral studies
• Explores evolutionary links between primates and human social structures
• Investigates conservation challenges in Ugandan rainforests

Recent research highlights include studies on chimpanzee aggression patterns, hormonal impacts of social status, and the role of positive social interactions in aging. His work bridges primatology, anthropology, and conservation biology.