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How to Take a Gorilla's Blood Pressure: Very Carefully

For the first time, researchers have obtained blood pressure readings from a gorilla while it was awake.
Female Wild Horses Stick Together

Female friendships help wild mares cope.
NASA to Subject Monkeys to Radiation

NASA plans to subject a group of monkeys to radiation to study what might happen to humans on long-term space missions, such as trips to the moon and Mars.

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Therapy Fixes Color Blindness in Monkeys

Gene therapy has given two color-blind monkeys the ability to see red.
Chimps Catch Yawns from Cartoon

It doesn't even take a real chimp to pass on the yawning bug.
Animals Think About Thinking, Research Suggests

Dolphins and some non-human primates rival humans in cognitive abilities.
Chimps Pack Specialized Tool Kits

A study shows that chimps have specific tools for specific tasks.
Sloth and Primate Fossils Found in Underwater Cave

A primate skull and sloth bones are some of the treasures discovered in a prehistoric cave.
Monkeys (and Humans) Prefer Mimics

Capuchin monkeys show affiliation for those who imitate them, similar to humans.
Humans Walked After Tree-Climbing Era, Study Indicates

Many scientists think early humans walked on their knuckles before evolving the ability to walk upright, but a new study suggests they may have bypassed that step.
Orangutans Make Musical Instrument

Orangutans use leaves to alter call meant to ward off predators.
Chimps Get AIDS

Chimpanzees infected with SIV (simian immunodeficiency virus) do contract and die from AIDS.
Hot Debate: Are You More Like Chimps or Orangutans?

Contrary to popular wisdom, two biologists are arguing that orangutans, not chimps, are humans closest relatives.
Primitive Primate's Brain Built

Scientists have constructed a virtual model of an early primate brain using an ancient skull.
Monkey See, Monkey Steal

Capuchin monkeys make fake predator calls, then steal food left by those who scattered.
Pre-Human Giggles: Laughter Goes Back 10 Million Years

Laughter can be traced to back to the last common ancestor of humans and great apes.
New Giant Lemur Species Discovered

A third species of the extinct giant lemurs has been discovered in northwest Madagascar, the first addition to the group in more than 100 years.
Mice Given 'Human' Version of Speech Gene

Mice given "human speech" gene to study evolution of language.
Amid Media Circus, Scientists Doubt 'Ida' Is Your Ancestor

A new primate fossil has made waves among scientists and non-scientists.
Why 'Ida' Inspires Navel-Gazing at Our Ancestry

The mishmash of features in a new primate fossil reminds us that the story of our past might be more complicated than we think.
Unveiled ‘Holy Grail’ Fossil Gets Celebrity Treatment

Scientists unveiled a 47-million-year-old fossil with much pomp and circumstance today at the American Museum of Natural History.
Ancient Human Ancestor 'Ida' Discovered

A discovery of a 47-million-year-old fossil primate that is said to be a human ancestor was announced today.
Let's Hold Hands: Why Viruses Love Humans

The instruction from public health officials to keep away from others to stop the spread of the swine flu is a tough one for us primates.
Mystery of Tooth Strength Cracked

Basket-weave structure of tooth enamel prevents cracks from spreading.

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