The stereotype of violent chimpanzees and peaceful bonobos may be wrong, according to new research comparing aggression in both apes.

Scientists analyzed the urine of wild chimpanzees who'd feasted on fallen fruit to see how much alcohol they consumed from ...

Chimpanzees have a reputation for being aggressive, while bonobos are often seen as their peaceful counterparts. This ...

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - Bonobos for years have had the reputation of being the cool hippies of the ...

Humans not only recognize emotions on the faces of monkeys and apes but also unconsciously mimic those expressions.

Scientists are reconstructing the sounds of early human communication by examining fossil anatomy, primate behavior, and brain research. Evidence suggests vocal communication evolved gradually, with ...

From tool-using chimpanzees to puzzle-solving capuchins, the primate world is packed with surprising brainpower. But how do the planet’s cleverest monkeys and apes really compare with human intelligen ...

For the first time, researchers have digitally reconstructed the facial fragments of the individual, who belonged to the Australopithecus genus ...

Since its first documentation in 1976, there have been more than three dozen outbreaks of Ebola virus disease in Central and West Africa, the largest of which resulted in the deaths of more than ...

Have you ever noticed how one yawn can trigger a cascade of yawns in a room? Researchers uncover that this isn't just coincidence—it's linked to our brain's 'mirror system.' This remarkable instinct, ...

ART and cinema converged in a compelling cultural showcase in Harare this week as diplomats, artists and film lovers gathered at Alliance Française de Harare for a special Francophone Week programme ...

From dolphins to elephants, some animals show remarkable awareness of death. Discover7 species that appear to turn the death of family ...