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Scientists debunk myth that human brains are 'underdeveloped' at birthNewborns' brains may look relatively smaller than those of other primate babies, but it's not because they're "underdeveloped" by comparison.
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Alpha chimp steals eagle's dinner in 'surreal and exhilarating' forest encounterChimps usually hunt for their meat, but a rare confrontation between a chimp and an eagle in Tanzania showcased their ability to scavenge.
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Chimps use military tactic only ever seen in humans beforeScientists have discovered that chimps living in Côte d'Ivoire carry out surveillance on each other to avoid or incite conflict — much like in human military operations.
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Chimps go through menopause. That could shed light on how it evolved in humans.Researchers have found evidence suggesting wild chimpanzees in Uganda's Kibale National Park go through menopause, shedding light on the evolution of this rare trait in humans.
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Human elbows and shoulders evolved as 'brakes' for climbing ape ancestorsResearchers studied chimpanzee and monkey anatomy to better understand how humans evolved to have flexible shoulders and elbows.
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Human and ape ancestors arose in Europe, not in Africa, controversial study claimsA newly described fossil suggests that the ancestor of humans and apes arose in Europe, not in Africa.
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Gene therapy injection into the brain causes alcohol use disorder to stop — in monkeysA small, proof-of-concept study in monkeys reveals the potential of a one-off gene therapy to treat people with alcohol use disorder who haven't responded to other treatments.
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Why do some animals adopt other animals' young?Adoptions in the animal kingdom may confer an evolutionary advantage, but other factors — such as empathy, the urge to care for babies and inexperience — could also contribute.
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Male monkeys on tiny island have way more sex with each other than females, scientists discoverThe rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago that engaged in same-sex behavior were also found to have more babies, indicating an evolutionary advantage.
