"In theory, you could break any link." Scientists discover concerning behavioral changes in chimps first appeared on The Cool ...

As a group of scientists from Panthera gathered around to watch trail camera footage from Gabon’s Batéké Plateau National Park, they were hoping to catch a few glimpses of lions and leopards, the main ...

Chimpanzees consistently choose crystals over ordinary rocks, suggesting a curiosity that may echo early humans.

Chimpanzees and people already share much when it comes to our evolutionary history, and the latest research shows we have a similar appreciation for fairness as well. A study published in the ...

Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, and this adds to the fascination of learning how they behave and interact with each other. We know that they, like humans, live in social groups and that ...

Bonobos for years have had the reputation of being the cool hippies of the simian world, with a "make love, not war" ethos, ...

Learn how comparing aggression in chimpanzees and bonobos challenges the long-held belief that chimpanzees are the more violent of our closest ape relatives.

Chimpanzees have a reputation for being aggressive, while bonobos are often seen as their peaceful counterparts. This ...

AMES, Iowa – Shocking is one word Jill Pruetz uses to describe the behavior she witnessed after a chimp was killed at her research site in Fongoli, Senegal. The fact that chimps would kill a member of ...