Chimpanzees share more than 98% of human DNA, and decades of field research across Africa show their societies can be intensely violent. Long-term studies at sites like Gombe and Kibale document ...

The study suggests that both humans and chimpanzees possess a “shared cognitive predisposition” for crystals. Whenever such a trait emerges as common between two related species, it’s likely that this ...

They gave quartz, calcite and other types of crystals to chimpanzees in a rehabilitation center. The apes responded with great interest, and the researchers ended up needing to trade large amounts of ...

A new scientific census confirms 426 chimpanzees thriving in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, strengthening conservation efforts in one of Africa’s most important great ape habitats.

Scientists found that chimpanzees consume alcohol from naturally fermented fruit, offering new clues about animal diets and ...

Malaria, a disease that continues to claim millions of lives worldwide, has proven to be one of the most persistent and challenging public health crises. Despite decades of progress in treatment and ...

In the 1960s and 70s, a group of chimpanzees astonished the world by learning sign language. Only two remain and one question ...

Ever find yourself people-watching in a cafe, or tuning into reality TV just to see who’s arguing with who? You’re not alone - and it turns out, you might have more in common with chimpanzees than you ...

Monkeys, separated from humans by more than 20 million years, differ from chimpanzees and other apes in many ways, including having tails and relatively limited mental capacities. “I had simply ...