Robert Trivers
Robert Trivers | |
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| Born | Robert Ludlow Trivers February 19, 1943 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 2026 (aged 83) |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Known for | Evolutionary biology, Animal behavior, Sociobiology |
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| Children | 5 |
| Awards | Crafoord Prize (2007) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biology |
| Institutions | Rutgers University |
| Thesis | Natural Selection and Social Behavior (1972) |
| Doctoral advisor | Ernest Williams[1] |
| Website | roberttrivers |
Robert Ludlow "Bob" Trivers (/ˈtrɪvərz/; February 19, 1943 – March 12, 2026) was an American evolutionary biologist and sociobiologist.[2] Trivers supported the theories of reciprocal altruism (1971), parental investment (1972), sex ratio determination (1973), and parent–offspring conflict (1974). Some of Trivers' work was funded by Jeffrey Epstein, and Trivers later defended Epstein after his arrest.[3][4]
Trivers died on March 12, 2026 at the age of 83.[5]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Michael Shermer with Dr. Robert Trivers — Evolutionary Theory & Human Nature (Science Salon # 16)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2020-03-01. Retrieved 2020-02-02.
- ↑ Brown, Andrew (2005-08-27). "The kindness of strangers". the Guardian. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ↑ Ex-Rutgers prof in latest batch of Epstein files, accepted at least $40K from sex offender Archived 2026-02-02 at the Wayback Machine - NJ.com, 2 February 2026
- ↑ Jeffrey Epstein’s Inbox Reveals His Deep Ties to Prominent Researchers Archived 2026-02-02 at the Wayback Machine - The Chronicle of Higher Education, 18 November 2025
- ↑ "Obituary: Robert Trivers". JJFFH. March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
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