Comparative thanatology

Curr Biol. 2016 Jul 11;26(13):R553-R556. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2015.11.010.

Abstract

A quick guide on comparative thanatology, the study of death and dying, particular how individuals respond to a conspecific's death, across animal phylogeny.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Attitude to Death
  • Behavior, Animal
  • Death*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Primates / psychology*
  • Social Behavior
  • Thanatology*