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Koko the Gorilla Changed the Way We See Apes
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (926+ words) In the quiet hills of Woodside, California, a remarkable relationship between species unfolded that would forever change our understanding of non-human intelligence. Koko, a western lowland gorilla born at the San Francisco Zoo in 1971, became the centerpiece of one of…...
Dying Chimpanzee Reunites With Old Caretaker, Embraces In Joy & Moves Millions Online (WATCH)
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (252+ words) Animal videos flood social media daily, but occasionally one captures a message that lingers. Such is the case with footage of Mama, a chimpanzee at Royal Burgers" Zoo in Arnhem, Holland. At 59, Mama was frail, curled in her enclosure, too…...
The famous chimpanzee that seemed like part of the family, charmed neighbors, and ultimately revealed why wild animals never truly become pets.
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (580+ words) The case of the chimpanzee Travis gained international attention on February 16, 2009, in the city of Stamford, Connecticut, in the United States. The episode became one of the most well-known events about the dangers of domestic coexistence with wild animals. The…...
Humans and Chimpanzees Have Surprisingly Similar Wrists " Both May Trace Back to a Knuckle-Walking Ancestor
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (618+ words) Learn about the similarities between the wrist bones of humans and African apes, which may point to shared knuckle-walking roots." The human hand has evolved over millions of years to make the most of tools, while our ape cousins primarily…...
Scientists identify for the first time in history a "civil war" among chimpanzees in Uganda, with 24 attacks and more than 20 deaths following a group split in Ngogo.
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (708+ words) The civil war among chimpanzees recorded in Ngogo, Uganda, began after the division of a community with more than 200 individuals and resulted in 24 attacks between 2018 and 2024. The conflict, described in research published in Science, left more than 20 chimpanzees dead, including…...
Think your adolescence was hard? Try being a chimp. " Harvard Gazette
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (612+ words) Radcliffe fellow explores vulnerable life stage we share with our closest'relatives For all the diversity of the human condition, one experience is almost universally painful: Adolescence. It's also unusual. Most other species pass from puberty to adulthood quickly, but humans…...
Humans are the only primates with a lopsided hand preference
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (272+ words) Of all the monkeys and apes scientists have studied, no species shows a population-level hand preference. Individual primates often have strong biases, and chimpanzees, gorillas, and a few other species lean slightly to the right or left as groups, but…...
Discover the Mysterious Bondo Apes called the "Lion Killers"
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (1740+ words) Home " News " Discover the Mysterious Bondo Apes called the "Lion Killers" For those with a passion for wildlife, the enigmatic Bondo Apes, also known as Bili Apes, offer a captivating mystery. These elusive creatures have remained a source of intrigue…...
How Four Trailblazing Women at the Smithsonian's National Zoo Made an Impact on Conservation Science
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (753+ words) See the new Asian elephant calf Linh Mai at Smithsonian's National Zoo live on camera. Looking for the perfect gift? Support animal conservation and wildlife research by giving the animal-lover in your life all the benefits of Zoo membership. Find…...
Ham the Chimp: America's First Space Primate
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1041+ words) Chris is the co-founder of 'Animals Around The Globe' and a fervent wildlife enthusiast with extensive travels across diverse ecosystems worldwide. From exploring the marine wonders in the Azores and witnessing the vast savannas of Kenya, to delving deep into…...