Long time, no chimpan-see? Apes recall friends even after decades apart
In one case, a chimpanzee was able to recognize her sister and nephew, both of which she had not seen for 26 years.
Chimpanzees use human-like warfare tactics, scientists discover
Scientists found that the chimps climbed in higher ground to keep tabs on their enemies, before heading into their territory.
Chimpanzee menopause could unravel human evolution mystery
Menopause has been observed in wild chimpanzees for the first time, turning previous theories on their heads.
Young chimps and human babies share vocal skill that is key to language
A study of vocal development in young chimpanzees has shed new light on the mysterious origins of human language.
Chimpanzee cheats death after mistaking deadly snake for toy
The three-year-old chimp, named Gandali, was bitten by an extremely venomous eastern brown snake.
"Like a Shakespearean drama"—Brutal chimpanzee tribe battle caught on video
Known relatives have ended up on different sides of the conflict between two factions that once made up the same group—the largest chimp society ever recorded.
Dr. Jane Goodall reveals what the planet needs to fix "horrible mess"
Ahead of the launch of new kids show "Jane" on Apple TV+, Newsweek spoke to legendary primatologist and activist Dr. Jane Goodall.
Baby found dead after chimpanzee snatched it from mother
Uganda is home to about 5,000 chimpanzees and although deaths caused by the apes are rare, they have been known to be aggressive on occasion.
Chimpanzees Turn Ace Hunters in Virtual Reality Video Game Study
The study shows that chimpanzee maneuvers in the virtual world share similarities with their real-life navigation.
Rainforest Chimpanzees Dig Wells for Water in Fascinating, Rare Behavior
This is the first time that well-digging has been observed in a group of chimpanzees living in the rainforest.
Scientists Create World's Largest Chimp DNA Genome From Poop
They say the DNA map could clear up questions about apes' evolutionary past and be used to crack down on poachers and traffickers.
Chimp Raised by Humans Killed by Fellow Chimps After Trying to Integrate
Baran, a 4-year-old chimpanzee born in captivity in Iran, was moved to a Kenyan sanctuary after being rejected by her mother and other chimps.
Video Shows Newborn Baby Chimp Adopted By Aunt After Mom's Mystery Illness
A Swiss zoo created circumstances favorable to a mother taking care of two newborns: her son and her niece.
Rare Albino Baby Chimp Spotted in Wild Days Before Being Killed
The community has a history of infanticide, so it's impossible to say whether or not the chimp was killed because of its albinism.
Researchers Observe First Recorded Lethal Chimpanzee Attacks on Gorillas
Both attacks resulted in the deaths of infant gorillas. However, the consumption of the infant victim was only observed in one of the attacks.
Video: Cop Shoots Dead Chimpanzee That Attacked Owner's Daughter
Bodycam footage recorded the shooting after the attack in which the 50-year-old suffered bites to her arms, legs and torso.
Mystery Bone Found in Chimp Hearts Has Never Before Been Seen in Primates
"The discovery of a new bone in a new species is a rare event, especially in chimps which have such similar anatomy to people," researcher Catrin Rutland said.
Chimpanzees Could Help Us Show Why 'Social Distancing' Isn't the Best Term
Dr. Roman Wittig thinks that "spatial distancing" would be a better term to use, since socializing brings benefits that are necessary, particularly during a global pandemic.
Gorilla Among Dozens of Animals Burned to Death at Zoo, Fireworks Suspected
Krefeld Zoo in Germany said chimpanzees, orangutans, gorillas, fruit bats and birds were among the estimated 30 animals killed.
Scientists Taught Bees How to Use a Number Language—and They Got It
A study shows that honeybees can learn to match symbols and numerosities, much like we humans do.
Scientists Observe Chimps Smashing Open and Eating Tortoises for First Time
Scientists also observed the chimps sharing the tortoise meat between individuals.
Chimps Shine Light on Mystery of How the First Humans Dug for Food
Using tools to dig for food underground was once thought to be a behavior unique to humans.
Human Evolution Has Slowed in the Last Million Years
The results could have important implications for understanding when humans and other great apes diverged in evolutionary terms.
Human Babies Laugh Just Like Chimps Do
The research could have implications for identifying early signs of developmental disorders in children.
Apes and Humans Might Share a Universal Body Language
"It's likely that all great apes can understand at least some of this system of gestures."
Chimpanzees Don't Appreciate Music, Study Says
The enjoyment of music could be a "uniquely human trait," a new study shows.
Sixty Percent of Primates Are Facing Extinction
We, as one primate species, drive others to extinction—but it's not too late to stop it.
What Chimps Tell us About Friendship and Stress
Just knowing that friends are present in our lives helps to keep stress levels down, it has been found.
Chimpanzees Form Trusting Friendships Not Unlike Humans
Chimps beat us to the friendship game.
NIH Retires its Last 50 Chimps
The captive animals will spend their remaining days at a government-funded animal sanctuary.