From mealworm exchanges to token trades, birds show self-control that rivals that of primates. What does that mean for animal intelligence?

I may have finally found the perfect mate. He’s tall, strong, loyal and brave. He can be tenderhearted, he appreciates a gorgeous sunset, and he’s not a bad listener — in fact, he… ...

Anatomically modern humans— Homo sapiens —came on the scene between 100,000 and 200,000 years ago. Are modern human males as sexually animalistic as their ancestors?

The Spanish government has announced plans to ban harmful experiments on great apes as part of a wider initiative to give them increased rights closer to the ones humans enjoy.

The franchise, based on Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel of the same name, follows the concept of humans and apes clashing for control. The series has earned more than $1.7 billion at the worldwide ...

People regularly employ gestures to accompany and create language. A new study suggests humans can also understand sign language used by apes, meaning they may retain an understanding of ape ...

A genetic mutation in prehistoric apes may underlie today's pandemic of obesity and diabetes ...

The study’s authors say their research could pave the way to a deeper understanding into one of science’s murkiest questions: ...

The researchers say that this discovery challenges the previous belief that gestural communication is prominent only in humans and great apes, significantly advancing our understanding of visual ...

The apes didn’t show recognition of their reflections — but they did show off their moves. “The body becomes stiff, and then these robot-dance-like movements commence,” Dr. Caspar said.

Anatomically modern humans— Homo sapiens —came on the scene between 100,000 and 200,000 years ago. Are modern human males as sexually animalistic as their ancestors?