A series of stunning findings about great apes’ mental capabilities in recent years has transformed how we see our closest relatives ...
A new study of our two closest living relatives finds that, at least in zoos, bonobos may not be more peaceful than ...
New research suggests wild chimpanzees have developed a far more nuanced communication system than previously realized, using several mechanisms that combine their vocalizations to create new meaning.
Chimpanzees and bonobos are among the closest living relatives of humans. They share more than 98% of our DNA, highlighting the remarkable genetic closeness between species. Yet, these primates are ...