A new scientific paper reports that chimpanzees “are capable of” producing sounds that mimic words they hear from people. It follows recent research revealing that chimpanzees can gesture to one ...

A small brain region reacts strongly to chimp calls. This shows that our voice system links to older primate signals.

A team of researchers has reignited debate over whether apes can speak, after analyzing footage of at least three different chimpanzees appearing to say “mama” on camera. The work, published in the ...

The man tracking chimpanzee movements in a rainforest is required to follow the primates wherever they go — except up in the ...

Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91. The world-renowned primatologist died of natural causes in California while on a public speaking tour, according to an announcement made by the Jane Goodall ...

British primatologist Jane Goodall, who studied chimpanzees and became a renowned wildlife crusader, has died aged 91, her institute said Wednesday.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Chimpanzees are our closest primate relatives, sharing 99 percent of ...

Twenty-five years after the film's release, the chimps from "MVP" feel the lingering effects of a life in show business. Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Tim DiFrisco / Getty, Tom Pidgeon / Getty ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Uganda’s Ngogo chimpanzees are well known for their “chimpanzee ...