Collaborate Disseminate
In what may put some of us to shame, apes instantly recognize family and friends that they haven’t seen in more than two decades, which is the longest ‘social memory’ in a non-human animal ever documented.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags:… Continue reading In a first, study finds apes recognize pals they haven’t seen in decades
Other than a few species of whale, humans are the only mammals that consistently demonstrate the unusual phenomenon of menopause. Most animals maintain their reproductive ability for the vast majority of their lifespan. Humans are big outliers, with fe… Continue reading Evidence of menopause in wild chimps upends ideas around human evolution
It has long been believed that our prehistoric ancestors started walking on two legs as they moved from the trees into the more open environment of the African savanna. A new study of chimpanzees, however, suggests that such may not have been the case…. Continue reading Chimp study refutes prevailing theory on origins of bipedalism
The legendary anthropologist and conservationist spoke to Radio Motherboard for the premiere of ‘Jane,’ a new documentary on her early career. Continue reading Jane Goodall Is on a ‘Mission to Save the World’
The New York Blood Center has partnered with the Humane Society of the United States to ensure the apes’ long-term care. Continue reading Lab Chimps Left to Die on an Island Are Finally Getting Help