“Bonobos and chimpanzees both live in very complex social structures with very rich social interactions that they have to ...

Young female chimpanzees make their nests earlier and more often than young male chimps, demonstrating their independence ...

Bonobos, often seen as the “make love, not war” apes, are famous for using sexual behavior to smooth over conflicts. Chimps, ...

We don't just have sex to reproduce—new research suggests that using sex to manage social tension could be a trait that ...

Doug was the leader of his chimpanzee group. He had quickly gained a reputation from human observers as a fair and tolerant ...

"Our team is honored to provide these incredible individuals with what we call the Chimp Life-- where every day is designed for them to thrive," said Smith.

A study finds that young female chimps build nests earlier and more often than males, showing early independence.

Chimpanzees are our closest living ancestors, however now researchers say, despite not being able to speak they have a ...

Ena Onishi, a doctoral program student with the Kyoto University graduate school, was in charge of observing the chimps in the latest study. Over a period of 604 hours, Onishi and her colleagues ...

He did a crowd-work special that included sections called “Mexican,” “Colombian,” and “Black Women.” His newest special, ...

Details of the life of a "beloved" chimpanzee who starred in a series of adverts for PG Tips tea has been revealed in a new ...

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