Sergio Marrocoli
A5084530739- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
- Experimental Behavioral Economics Studies
- Environmental Sustainability and Technology
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation
- Gut microbiota and health
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
2016-2024
Max Planck Society
2020
German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research
2018-2019
Hudson Institute
2019
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2019
Abstract Large brains and behavioural innovation are positively correlated, species-specific traits, associated with the flexibility animals need for adapting to seasonal unpredictable habitats. Similar ecological challenges would have been important drivers throughout human evolution. However, studies examining influence of environmental variability on within-species diversity lacking despite critical assumption that population diversification precedes genetic divergence speciation. Here,...
More than just numbers We often frame negative human impacts on animal species in terms of individuals reduced or regions from which are absent. However, activities likely affecting more complex ways these figures can capture. Kühl et al. studied behavioral and cultural diversity our closest relative, the chimpanzee. They found that human-mediated disturbance is reducing traits. Human influence thus goes well beyond simple loss populations species, leading to change even where persist....
Abstract The study of the archaeological remains fossil hominins must rely on reconstructions to elucidate behaviour that may have resulted in particular stone tools and their accumulation. Comparatively, tool use among living primates has illuminated behaviours are also amenable examination, permitting direct observations leading artefacts assemblages be incorporated. Here, we describe newly discovered tool-use accumulation sites wild chimpanzees reminiscent human cairns. In addition data...
Knowledge on the population history of endangered species is critical for conservation, but whole-genome data chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) geographically sparse. Here, we produced first non-invasive geolocalized catalog genomic diversity by capturing chromosome 21 from 828 samples collected at 48 sampling sites across Africa. The four recognized subspecies show clear genetic differentiation correlating with known barriers, while previously undescribed exchange suggests that these have been...
Abstract Background Metabarcoding of vertebrate DNA found in invertebrates (iDNA) represents a potentially powerful tool for monitoring biodiversity. Preliminary evidence suggests fly iDNA biodiversity assessments compare favorably with established approaches such as camera trapping or line transects. Aims and Methods To assess whether fly‐derived is consistently useful across diversity ecosystems, we compared metabarcoding the mitochondrial 16S gene pool‐derived (range = 49–105 flies/site,...
Abstract Even though information on global biodiversity trends becomes increasingly available, large taxonomic and spatial data gaps persist at the scale relevant to planning conservation interventions. This is because collectors are hesitant share with repositories due workload, lack of incentives, perceived risk losing intellectual property rights. In contrast, greater conceptual methodological proximity, taxon-specific database initiatives can provide more direct benefits through research...
We investigated occurrences and patterns of terrestrial nocturnal activity in wild chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) modelled the influence various ecological predictors on activity.Data were extracted from camera-trap footage surveys 22 chimpanzee study sites participating Pan African Programme: The Cultured Chimpanzee. described videos demonstrating activity, we tested effects percentage forest, abundance predators (lions, leopards hyenas), large mammals (buffalos elephants), average daily...
Abstract Much like humans, chimpanzees occupy diverse habitats and exhibit extensive behavioural variability. However, are recognized as a discontinuous species, with four subspecies separated by historical geographic barriers. Nevertheless, their range-wide degree of genetic connectivity remains poorly resolved, mainly due to sampling limitations. By analyzing geographically comprehensive sample set amplified at microsatellite markers that inform recent population history, we found...
With continued expansion of anthropogenically modified landscapes, the proximity between humans and wildlife is continuing to increase, frequently resulting in species decline. Occasionally however, are able persist there an increased interest understanding such positive outliers underlying mechanisms. Eventually, insights can inform design effective conservation interventions by mimicking aspects social-ecological conditions found areas persistence. Recently, frameworks have been developed...
Strontium isotope (87Sr/86Sr) analysis with reference to strontium landscapes (Sr isoscapes) allows reconstructing mobility and migration in archaeology, ecology, forensics. However, despite the vast potential of research involving 87Sr/86Sr particularly Africa, Sr isoscapes remain unavailable for largest parts continent. Here, we measure ratios 778 environmental samples from 24 African countries combine this data published model a bioavailable isoscape sub-Saharan Africa using random forest...
Gut microbial communities are drivers of primate physiology and health, but the factors that influence gut microbiome in wild populations remain largely undetermined. We report data from a continent-wide survey chimpanzee microbiota highlight effects genetics, vegetation, potentially even tool use at different spatial scales on microbiome, including bacteria, archaea, eukaryotic parasites.
Abstract Despite the large body of literature on ape conservation, much data needed for evidence‐based conservation decision‐making is still not readily accessible and standardized, rendering cross‐site comparison difficult. To support knowledge synthesis to complement IUCN SSC Ape Populations, Environments Surveys database, we created A.P.E.S. Wiki ( https://apeswiki.eva.mpg.de ), an open‐access platform providing site‐level information status context. The aim this provide about...
A Correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-21010-z.