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Violent Civil War Erupts Between 2 Groups Of Chimpanzees In Uganda
The group, once numbering over 100 individuals, is among the largest ever recorded in the wild.
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Genius Chimpanzee 'Ai' Who Could Paint, Count Dies In Japan At 49
Ai, a "genius" chimpanzee who could recognise more than 100 Chinese characters and the English alphabet, has died aged 49, Japanese researchers said.
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When Primatologist Jane Goodall Compared Trump To Male Chimpanzees
British chimpanzee expert, Jane Goodall, died on Wednesday at the age of 91. Today, a day later, one of her old interviews, in which the famed primatologist compared US President Donald Trump to her beloved animal, chimpanzees, has resurfaced.
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Jane Goodall, Conservationist Renowned For Environmental Advocacy, Dies At 91
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died.
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Study Reveals Wild Chimps Consume Alcohol Naturally, Equivalent Of 2 Cocktails Per Day
The study revealed that chimps showed no obvious signs of drunkenness, likely due to spread-out eating patterns.
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Watch: Chimpanzees Administer First Aid To Each Other Using Plants
The new study builds on last year's discovery, where it was found that chimps seek out and eat certain plants to self-medicate.
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Video: Wild Chimps Share 'Boozy Fruit', Hinting At Alcohol-Fuelled Social Bonding
Researchers have observed wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau consuming and sharing fermented African breadfruit, marking the first documented instance of such behavior.
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Chimpanzees Act As 'Engineers', Use Physics To Choose Tools: Study
The findings provide insights into the technical skills and engineering precision that the chimpanzees possess.
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Chimpanzees Use Stone Tools like Ancient Human, Study Finds
Recent research reveals that chimpanzees select stone tools for cracking nuts in ways that may reflect techniques used by ancient human ancestors. The study observed how chimpanzees chose rocks for hammers and anvils based on their mechanical properties, such as hardness, shape, and elasticity, rather than their appearance. This mirrors the tool se...
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Study Reveals Chimpanzees Exhibit Varying Nut-Cracking Skills Within Same Group
A new study has revealed significant variation in the nut-cracking abilities of chimpanzees within the same group, highlighting differences in their cognitive and motor skills. Researchers analysed 3,882 video-recorded attempts by wild chimpanzees in Bossou, Guinea, to crack open oil palm nuts. The study found that some chimps were highly skilled, ...
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Chimps Are Upping Their Tool Game, Says Study. Why It Holds Relevance For Humans
Chimpanzees are steadily honing their tool-using skills -- a process unfolding over millennia, driven by the exchange of ideas through migrations between populations.
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Chimpanzees’ Task Performance Improves With Human Audience, Study Finds
A study published in iScience found that chimpanzees performed better on challenging tasks when observed by humans. The research, conducted by Kyoto University, revealed that the presence of a larger human audience improved performance on difficult tasks, while simpler tasks saw a decline in accuracy. This suggests that the audience effect, often l...
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Our Big Brain May Not Be The Reason For Difficult Childbirth, New Study Claims
The research suggests that human childbirth may not be complicated due to our need for large brains and pelvises suitable for upright walking.
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Chimpanzees Can Speak Like Humans, Scientists Claim After Reviewing Old Footage
A new study has suggested that chimpanzees might be capable of more than just grunts and hoots and that they might just need the right nurturing environment to unleash their vocal potential.
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Chimpanzees Found To Share Humans' Style Of Conversing
On analysing the data, the researchers found that chimpanzees have a timing similar to that seen in humans - pauses of about 120 milliseconds each between a gesture and its response.
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Violent Civil War Erupts Between 2 Groups Of Chimpanzees In Uganda
The group, once numbering over 100 individuals, is among the largest ever recorded in the wild.
-
Genius Chimpanzee 'Ai' Who Could Paint, Count Dies In Japan At 49
Ai, a "genius" chimpanzee who could recognise more than 100 Chinese characters and the English alphabet, has died aged 49, Japanese researchers said.
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When Primatologist Jane Goodall Compared Trump To Male Chimpanzees
British chimpanzee expert, Jane Goodall, died on Wednesday at the age of 91. Today, a day later, one of her old interviews, in which the famed primatologist compared US President Donald Trump to her beloved animal, chimpanzees, has resurfaced.
-
Jane Goodall, Conservationist Renowned For Environmental Advocacy, Dies At 91
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died.
-
Study Reveals Wild Chimps Consume Alcohol Naturally, Equivalent Of 2 Cocktails Per Day
The study revealed that chimps showed no obvious signs of drunkenness, likely due to spread-out eating patterns.
-
Watch: Chimpanzees Administer First Aid To Each Other Using Plants
The new study builds on last year's discovery, where it was found that chimps seek out and eat certain plants to self-medicate.
-
Video: Wild Chimps Share 'Boozy Fruit', Hinting At Alcohol-Fuelled Social Bonding
Researchers have observed wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau consuming and sharing fermented African breadfruit, marking the first documented instance of such behavior.
-
Chimpanzees Act As 'Engineers', Use Physics To Choose Tools: Study
The findings provide insights into the technical skills and engineering precision that the chimpanzees possess.
-
Chimpanzees Use Stone Tools like Ancient Human, Study Finds
Recent research reveals that chimpanzees select stone tools for cracking nuts in ways that may reflect techniques used by ancient human ancestors. The study observed how chimpanzees chose rocks for hammers and anvils based on their mechanical properties, such as hardness, shape, and elasticity, rather than their appearance. This mirrors the tool se...
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Study Reveals Chimpanzees Exhibit Varying Nut-Cracking Skills Within Same Group
A new study has revealed significant variation in the nut-cracking abilities of chimpanzees within the same group, highlighting differences in their cognitive and motor skills. Researchers analysed 3,882 video-recorded attempts by wild chimpanzees in Bossou, Guinea, to crack open oil palm nuts. The study found that some chimps were highly skilled, ...
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Chimps Are Upping Their Tool Game, Says Study. Why It Holds Relevance For Humans
Chimpanzees are steadily honing their tool-using skills -- a process unfolding over millennia, driven by the exchange of ideas through migrations between populations.
-
Chimpanzees’ Task Performance Improves With Human Audience, Study Finds
A study published in iScience found that chimpanzees performed better on challenging tasks when observed by humans. The research, conducted by Kyoto University, revealed that the presence of a larger human audience improved performance on difficult tasks, while simpler tasks saw a decline in accuracy. This suggests that the audience effect, often l...
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Our Big Brain May Not Be The Reason For Difficult Childbirth, New Study Claims
The research suggests that human childbirth may not be complicated due to our need for large brains and pelvises suitable for upright walking.
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Chimpanzees Can Speak Like Humans, Scientists Claim After Reviewing Old Footage
A new study has suggested that chimpanzees might be capable of more than just grunts and hoots and that they might just need the right nurturing environment to unleash their vocal potential.
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Chimpanzees Found To Share Humans' Style Of Conversing
On analysing the data, the researchers found that chimpanzees have a timing similar to that seen in humans - pauses of about 120 milliseconds each between a gesture and its response.
