Overview

Human Behavioral Ecology (HBE) is grounded in the evolutionary hypothesis that human behavior is flexibly selected to maximize fitness within specific ecological and social environments. This group views humans not merely as products of culture, but as active agents seeking optimal survival and reproductive strategies under ecological constraints. Our primary focus lies within the traditional HBE framework, analyzing resource acquisition, life history strategies, kin interactions, and population dynamics. To test our hypotheses, we employ historical demographic analysis utilizing past population records, alongside quantitative ethnographic research. Building upon this foundational HBE research, a subset of researchers within the group explores the subfield of the Human Behavioral Ecology of Religion (HBER), investigating how religious beliefs and rituals function as adaptive strategies that influence in-group cooperation and environmental adaptation. 

Associated Projects (Latest)

1. Ethnoecological Study: Malagasy Behavioral Immune Impact (Complete)
2. Madagascar Exploration: Focus on the Mikea Forest (Complete)