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By May 24, 2019
Animals

Scientists caught chimps smashing tortoises like walnuts for future snacking

It's not cute, but it does tell us a lot about primate cognition.
By Mar 30, 2018
Animals

What are the smartest animals in the world, and how do we know?

There are many members of the animal kingdom that rival our own wits.
By Sep 9, 2016
Animals

Captive Research Chimp Population Gets A New Home In Georgia

A Chimpanzee retirement community
By Mar 24, 2016
Health

Your Nose Is Bad At Warming Air

But there are good reasons why humans have longer nasal passages than their relatives
By Jan 16, 2016
Health

A Good Social Life Might Be Key To A Healthy Microbiome

Chimps with many friends have a more diverse microbiome, which could help ward off disease
By Nov 19, 2015
Animals

NIH Ends All Research On Chimps, Sending Last 300 To Sanctuary

All remaining chimpanzees will be retired
By Jun 4, 2015
Animals

Chimps Can Learn To Cook Their Food (Or At Least To Microwave It)

Findings could tell us how our ancestors learned to cook, too
By Apr 14, 2015
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Chimpanzee Swats Drone From Sky

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Chimps Can Catch Yawns Too

And the sensitivity to contagious yawns develops as they mature, as it does in humans.