Chimpanzees love their alcohol. Among our closest primate relatives, they frequently feast on fermented fruit in the wild. So ...

Chimpanzees (often colloquially “chimps”) are African great apes in the genus Pan, which has two living species: the common chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) and the bonobo (Pan paniscus). The common ...

The study suggests that both humans and chimpanzees possess a “shared cognitive predisposition” for crystals. Whenever such a ...

A new study of chimpanzee and bonobo groups at zoos reveals similar levels of aggression. However, scientists found stark sex-based differences between the species.

Chimpanzees often appear in stories as violent animals, while bonobos are usually described as calm and friendly. Many people use this difference to talk about human nature. Are humans naturally ...

Historically considered a more peaceful species than their chimpanzee cousins, bonobos are actually just as aggressive -- but target their ire most often at males, according to a study published ...

A group of chimpanzees gather to examine a visitor’s prosthetic leg, even calling others over to take a closer look.

Scientists found that chimpanzees consume alcohol from naturally fermented fruit, offering new clues about animal diets and ...

Common Chimpanzees are found in the tropical forests and wet savannas of Western and Central Africa. They once inhabited most of this region, but their habitat has been dramatically reduced in recent ...

Aden Kahr Humans have long been fascinated by crystals. Archaeological evidence suggests our ancestors have treasured small quartz and calcite stones for at least 780,000 years, often bringing them ...

Nearly every mainstream conversation about humanity’s future, our current global crises, and our place in the natural world ...