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Rescued Zoo Chimp Who Spent 18 Years in Isolation Won’t Let Go of New Friend
For 18 years Terry the chimp lived in isolation at a zoo, now he has a new friend and won’t let go of her.
Two Chimps Were Just Granted ‘Human Rights’ by a New York Court
Chimps possess a wide-range of human-like qualities that makes them a suitable candidate for personhood—not to mention ideal for medical research
Female Chimps Do More Hunting With Tools
In 2007, Jill Pruetz first reported savanna chimps at her research site in Fongoli, Senegal, were using tools to hunt prey.
What Makes One Chimp Kill Another?
It’s a mystery why male chimps kill other adults, but a new study suggests the behavior may have little to do with human activities.
Chimps Outwit Humans in Games of Strategy
In contests drawn from game theory, chimpanzee pairs consistently outperform humans in games that test memory and strategic thinking.
