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Ape Midlife Crisis
A new study has found that chimpanzees and orangutans experience a midlife crisis, just like humans. Researchers from around the world studied over 500 primates
Chimera Monkey from Genetically Modified Stem Cells
In a significant scientific breakthrough, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) researchers have achieved the unprecedented birth of a living hybrid monkey using genetically modified stem
The Tapestry of Human Evolution
“Descended from monkeys?… Let’s hope it’s not true, but if it is, let’s pray that it doesn’t become known to the world.” The Bishop of
Decoding the Evolutionary Reasons for Masturbation
The male masturbation behavior in primates has been found to have evolved as a means of aiding reproduction and protecting against sexually transmitted infections. Masturbation
Primate and Human Gambling Similarities
A recent study discussed in the Italian press has examined the economic and risk-taking behavior of primates. Researchers Francesca De Petrillo and Alexandra G. Rosati
Do Chimpanzees Have Simple Language?
The vocal communication system of chimpanzees is much more complex than previously thought, potentially indicating that the intelligent primates possess a simple language. Researchers from
Chimpanzees Attack Gorillas: First Time
In a shocking discovery, scientists from the University of Osnabrück and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology have observed large groups of chimpanzees deliberately
Oldest Primate Fossils Unearthed
Newly discovered fossils reveal that the ancestors of humans lived on Earth at the same time as the last dinosaurs. The first forms of mammals
Monkey Consumption Boosts Palm Oil Yield
Southern pig-tailed macaques have been found to be effective natural pest controllers in palm oil plantations, reducing the need for rodenticides and benefiting the environment.
Chimpanzee Working Memory Equals Children’s
The memory capacity of chimpanzees and children is almost identical, according to a recent study by scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
