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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.