World Chimpanzee Day highlights why our closest living relatives are vital to science, forests, and understanding human ...

World Chimpanzee Day 2026 is observed every year on July 14. Here are some highlights of world's five rarest chimpanzee ...

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A century ago, millions of chimpanzees roamed across Africa, sharing 98.6 percent of our DNA and even crafting their own ...

Chimpanzees are humans' closest living relatives, sharing more than 98% of our DNA. They are endangered, with fewer than 250,000 left and an annual decline of between 1.5% and 6%. This is due to ...

Chimpanzees showed a remarkable attraction to crystals, choosing them over ordinary stones and studying them with intense ...

New research from a team of cognitive scientists and evolutionary biologists finds that chimpanzees drum rhythmically, using regular spacing between drum hits. Their results show that eastern and ...

Chimpanzees have long been known for their intelligence, but one famous experiment revealed a memory ability that stunned ...

Chimpanzees have protective genetic adaptations against malaria, according to a new study that could provide important insights into developing more effective malaria vaccines for humans. In the ...

Uganda's chimpanzee experiences are among the finest on earth. And nowhere is that more evident than in two remarkable ...

He was feared by researchers, challenged rivals, and even attacked Jane Goodall. Meet Frodo, one of the most aggressive wild ...

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 ...