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After years of violence forced scientists to abandon Nigeria's largest park, local trackers stayed behind to protect endangered chimps. Now, 180 new rangers have returned, and camera traps are revealing chimpanzee groups no one knew existed.
A captive chimp in Japan has been tearing up floorboards and using them to drum in structured, rhythmic patterns while vocalizing. Scientists say his behavior may reveal how music evolved from emotional expression.
A Swiss Brown cow in Austria has become the first of her species ever recorded using tools, wielding a brush to scratch different parts of her body with surprising precision. Scientists say her ability to use one tool for multiple purposes has only been convincingly documented in chimpanzees outside of humans.
For 30 years, one man has helped rescue and rehabilitate critically endangered western chimpanzees torn from the wild by illegal pet trade and habitat loss. Now Pa Willie's sanctuary is transforming conservation by giving communities alternatives to hunting.
A massive railway project in Guinea is cutting through forests home to West Africa's largest population of endangered western chimpanzees. The Simandou corridor, built to transport untapped iron ore, is fragmenting vital habitat and pushing wildlife into isolated pockets.
Chimpanzees deliberately selected and studied crystals with intense curiosity, offering clues about why our ancestors collected these unusual stones 780,000 years ago. The discovery suggests our fascination with crystals has deep evolutionary roots.
Chimpanzees at a Spanish rescue center couldn't resist shiny crystals, carefully examining them for hours and hiding them in their beds. The discovery hints that our love of gems and precious stones might stretch back millions of years in our evolutionary history.
Scientists just returned from remote West Africa with breakthrough findings about wild chimpanzees who've been throwing rocks at specific trees for over a decade. This rare cultural behavior could reveal how our human ancestors developed complex communication and tool use.
Scientists in Spain discovered that chimpanzees can identify and become fascinated by crystals, just like early humans did 780,000 years ago. This finding suggests our attraction to these shiny stones has deep evolutionary roots we share with our closest relatives.
Dozens of chimpanzees who spent decades in laboratory cages are now building nests in trees and thriving on sanctuary islands in Liberia. For 11 years, a dedicated team has given these remarkable primates a second chance at freedom.
A pet cow in Austria has become the first of her species documented using tools with purpose and flexibility, choosing different parts of a brush to scratch different body areas. The discovery is challenging long-held assumptions about cattle intelligence and expanding our understanding of which animals can use tools.
A chimpanzee who survived wildlife trafficking and famously hugged Jane Goodall is now thriving as a mother, teaching her baby daughter how to live in the forest. The heartwarming video shows what dedicated conservation care can achieve.
Scientists discovered that chimpanzees cooperate more effectively to manage shared resources when working in larger groups with tolerant leaders. The findings offer surprising insights into sustainable cooperation that may help us understand human behavior.
Scientists discovered that chimpanzees and bonobos embrace, kiss, and touch each other before stressful situations to build trust and cooperation. This behavior might be 7 million years old, suggesting humans inherited our pre-game huddles and comforting hugs from our ancient ancestors.
In 1960, Jane Goodall watched chimps use grass stems as tools to fish termites from mounds, shaking the scientific world's understanding of humanity. Her discovery sparked a revolution in how we view intelligence, culture, and our closest animal relatives. --- ##
Scientists observing chimpanzees in Uganda's Kibale Forest have documented remarkable behavior: the primates deliberately seek out specific plants to treat illnesses, boost energy, and maintain reproductive health. This ancient practice of animal self-medication is revealing insights that could benefit human medicine.
Chimpanzees and bonobos embrace and kiss before stressful situations to build trust, revealing an ancient social behavior humans may share. This seven-million-year-old instinct explains why we hug teammates before big moments.
Scientists discovered bonobos are just as aggressive as chimpanzees, but with a fascinating twist: females lead the charge against males. This groundbreaking research reveals how female solidarity shapes bonobo society in unexpected ways.
Uganda's latest wildlife report reveals major wins for conservation, with buffalo populations surging 29% and chimpanzees rebounding 20%. While some species face challenges, the overall trend shows that sustained protection efforts are working across the country's parks and reserves.
Bumblebees just aced a problem-solving challenge that once proved chimpanzee intelligence, joining an elite group of brainy species. These tiny insects figured out how to use a ball as a tool to reach an out-of-reach reward, stunning scientists who say it's time we recognize insect brains.
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