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New Study Reveals Why Majority Of People Are Right-Handed
The team tested major theories for handedness, including diet, habitat, body mass, social structures, tool use, and locomotion.
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Video: Endangered Primate Uses Bridge Over Rail Track In Assam Sanctuary
The Northeast Frontier Railway set up canopy bridges over railway tracks in Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary to facilitate the safe movement of the gibbons.
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"Didn't Make Mistake": Trump After Racist Post On Obamas As Apes Deleted
US President Donald Trump's racist social media post featuring former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle was deleted Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats.
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Animal Trafficking Reaches Record High In 2025: Interpol
Interpol said that wildlife crime is now an industry worth more than $20 billion a year, ranging from the movement of thousands of shark fins to banned ivory and primate meat.
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Why Humans Enjoy Alcohol: Scientists Trace Habit To Ancient Primate Evolution
Scientists say humans' fondness for alcohol traces back to primate ancestors who sought fermented fruits, shaping both metabolism and social behaviors.
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First Kiss Happened 20 Million Years Ago And It Was Not Between Humans
Kissing did not begin with star-crossed human lovers but with the primate ancestors of great apes around 20 million years ago, according to a study published on Wednesday.
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Virus-Carrying Monkeys Escape In Mississippi, Public Told To Stay Away
Jasper County Sheriff's Office initially warned of aggression and diseases like Covid, hepatitis C, and herpes, leading to the euthanasia of all but one monkey.
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Capuchin Monkeys Abduct Baby Howler Monkeys on Panama’s Jicarón Island, New Study Reveals
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have documented capuchin monkeys abducting baby howler monkeys on Jicarón Island, off Panama's coast. The study, published in Current Biology on May 19, 2025, highlights 11 abduction cases, four of which were fatal.
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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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Besides Humans, This Primate Has Developed Language Skills, Say Scientists
Humans can effortlessly talk about an infinite number of topics, from neuroscience to pink elephants, by combining words into sentences.
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Wild Baboons Fail Mirror Test, Raising Questions on Animal Self-Awareness
A study found that wild baboons fail to recognise themselves in mirrors. Researchers placed mirrors near water sources in Namibia’s Tsaobis Nature Park and projected laser dots onto the baboons’ faces and bodies. While 64 percent responded to marks on visible limbs, only one out of 51 reacted to facial markings in the mirror. The findings sugge...
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Research Shows Twin Births Were Common in Ancient Primate Evolution
Research suggests that ancient primates, including early humans, typically gave birth to twins, a common trait in their evolutionary history. Over time, singletons became more prevalent due to the survival advantages of larger, more developed offspring. This shift is linked to the evolution of primates' larger brains and bodies, requiring more ener...
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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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Isa Guha Apologises Over 'Racist Remark' On Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Shastri Reacts
Isa Guha referred to Jasprit Bumrah as 'Most Valuable Primate' while speaking about the India pacer on Day 2 of the Brisbane Test.
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Advanced 3D Fossil Scans Provide Clues to the Origins of Bipedalism in Human Evolution
A new study published in the American Journal of Primatology uses advanced 3D scanning technology to examine fossilized bones and muscle insertion points, shedding light on the evolution of bipedalism in human ancestors. Led by Professor Josep M. Potau from the University of Barcelona, the research suggests that early hominins, like Australopithecu...
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New Study Reveals Why Majority Of People Are Right-Handed
The team tested major theories for handedness, including diet, habitat, body mass, social structures, tool use, and locomotion.
-
Video: Endangered Primate Uses Bridge Over Rail Track In Assam Sanctuary
The Northeast Frontier Railway set up canopy bridges over railway tracks in Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary to facilitate the safe movement of the gibbons.
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"Didn't Make Mistake": Trump After Racist Post On Obamas As Apes Deleted
US President Donald Trump's racist social media post featuring former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle was deleted Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats.
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Animal Trafficking Reaches Record High In 2025: Interpol
Interpol said that wildlife crime is now an industry worth more than $20 billion a year, ranging from the movement of thousands of shark fins to banned ivory and primate meat.
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Why Humans Enjoy Alcohol: Scientists Trace Habit To Ancient Primate Evolution
Scientists say humans' fondness for alcohol traces back to primate ancestors who sought fermented fruits, shaping both metabolism and social behaviors.
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First Kiss Happened 20 Million Years Ago And It Was Not Between Humans
Kissing did not begin with star-crossed human lovers but with the primate ancestors of great apes around 20 million years ago, according to a study published on Wednesday.
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Virus-Carrying Monkeys Escape In Mississippi, Public Told To Stay Away
Jasper County Sheriff's Office initially warned of aggression and diseases like Covid, hepatitis C, and herpes, leading to the euthanasia of all but one monkey.
-
Capuchin Monkeys Abduct Baby Howler Monkeys on Panama’s Jicarón Island, New Study Reveals
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have documented capuchin monkeys abducting baby howler monkeys on Jicarón Island, off Panama's coast. The study, published in Current Biology on May 19, 2025, highlights 11 abduction cases, four of which were fatal.
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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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Besides Humans, This Primate Has Developed Language Skills, Say Scientists
Humans can effortlessly talk about an infinite number of topics, from neuroscience to pink elephants, by combining words into sentences.
-
Wild Baboons Fail Mirror Test, Raising Questions on Animal Self-Awareness
A study found that wild baboons fail to recognise themselves in mirrors. Researchers placed mirrors near water sources in Namibia’s Tsaobis Nature Park and projected laser dots onto the baboons’ faces and bodies. While 64 percent responded to marks on visible limbs, only one out of 51 reacted to facial markings in the mirror. The findings sugge...
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Research Shows Twin Births Were Common in Ancient Primate Evolution
Research suggests that ancient primates, including early humans, typically gave birth to twins, a common trait in their evolutionary history. Over time, singletons became more prevalent due to the survival advantages of larger, more developed offspring. This shift is linked to the evolution of primates' larger brains and bodies, requiring more ener...
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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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Isa Guha Apologises Over 'Racist Remark' On Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Shastri Reacts
Isa Guha referred to Jasprit Bumrah as 'Most Valuable Primate' while speaking about the India pacer on Day 2 of the Brisbane Test.
-
Advanced 3D Fossil Scans Provide Clues to the Origins of Bipedalism in Human Evolution
A new study published in the American Journal of Primatology uses advanced 3D scanning technology to examine fossilized bones and muscle insertion points, shedding light on the evolution of bipedalism in human ancestors. Led by Professor Josep M. Potau from the University of Barcelona, the research suggests that early hominins, like Australopithecu...
