Co-Cultures: Exploring Interspecies Culture Among Humans and Other Animals
Résumé
We introduce the concept of ‘co-culture’, a novel framework for understanding the mutual cultural evolution between humans and other animal species. It explores the dynamics of interspecies interactions, particularly in how different species, including humans, influence each other’s behavioural and cognitive adaptations. We highlight various instances of interspecies cultural exchange, such as the acquisition of medicinal plants from animals resulting in a shared medicinal culture, adaptive behaviours of urban wildlife, and cooperative hunting practices between humans and dolphins, illustrating the sometimes bidirectional nature of these relationships. We challenge the notion of species-specific culture, underscoring the complexity and interconnectedness of human and animal societies, and between animal societies. We advocate for further research into co-culture, emphasising its implications for conservation, urban planning, and a deeper understanding of animal cognition and behaviour.
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