Primates
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Chimps are naturally violent, study suggestsA new, 54-year study suggests coordinated aggression is innate to chimpanzees, and is not linked to human interference.
By Laura Geggel Last updated
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Wild chimps and gorillas can form social bonds that last for decadesFriendly associations between gorillas and chimpanzees in the wild can persist for decades, and may originate around food sharing and defense against predators.
By Chris Young Last updated
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Bizarre aye-ayes use spooky, bony finger for nose pickingA new study in aye-ayes is the first to review nose picking in primates and reports the first evidence of the habit in lemurs.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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What if humans had tails?If humans had tails, what would they be like, and how would we use them?
By Joanna Thompson Published
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Chimps Learned Tool Use Long Ago Without Human HelpHumans and chimps are even more alike than previously thought; chimps learned to make their own tools rather
By Heather Whipps Last updated
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Talk, Talk, Talk: One Thing We Do Better than ApesChat is what humans are all about.
By Meredith F. Small Last updated
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Selfless Chimps Shed Light on Evolution of AltruismChimpanzees help strangers without apparent expectation of personal gain.
By Charles Q. Choi Last updated
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Human Evolution: Our Closest Living Relatives, the ChimpsChimpanzees offer many clues as to how we evolved our human traits.
By Charles Q. Choi Last updated
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Buzzing bees, sperm-covered sea stars stun judges of Wildlife Photographer of the YearA photo of cactus bees took grand prize in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
