Researchers describe cases of chimps tending to others’ wounds, as well as a chimp that freed another from a snare ...

Language processing in humans depends on the neuronal connection between language areas in the brain. Until recently, this ...

We now have full genome sequences for six species of apes, helping us to pin down our last common ancestor – and potentially ...

Both ancient human species showed signs of simultaneously using their hands to move around – such as by climbing trees – as ...

In new research published today in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, we identify Australia’s earliest known species of ...

Chimpanzees are showing surprising depth in their communication skills. Recent discoveries reveal their ability to combine ...

New research suggests wild chimpanzees have developed a far more nuanced communication system than previously realized.

Chimpanzees combine hoots, calls and grunts to convey far more concepts than with single sounds alone. It may be a first among nonhuman animals.

The internet's latest absurd obsession is: who would win in a no-rules fight between 100 average human men and one adult male ...

The internet’s latest absurd obsession is: who would win in a no-rules fight between 100 average human ... and evolution? Gorillas are one of our closest living relatives. Along with chimpanzees, ...