New research shows bonobos and chimpanzees comfort others at similar rates, challenging old beliefs about ape empathy.

In chimpanzees, young males and close social partners consoled the most. Both species consoled each other in a similar way to ...

Photograph by Christian Ziegler By banding together in coalitions—meaning groups of two or more animals, but usually three to ...

After many years of study, Cassie demonstrated advanced cognitive abilities.

The settlement comes after a years-long struggle between PETA and UMass over the use of animal subjects in university research, including a protest with Massachusetts-born actor Casey Affleck.

These records serve as statements of intent and have the power to change or reshape the industry, inspire fellow musicians, ...

Scientists have caught wild chimpanzees not only eating naturally fermented fruits containing alcohol but actively sharing ...

For the first time, researchers have filmed chimpanzees in the wild sharing fermented African breadfruit, which contains ...

Scientists from the University of Exeter have filmed wild chimpanzees eating and sharing fruit containing alcohol for the ...

Despite startling breakthroughs, the first words and signs of great apes are rarely publicly celebrated by scientists.

Spread out across 200 acres in Northwest Louisiana, Chimp Haven is the world's largest chimpanzee sanctuary. Every detail, from the moat to the meal plan, has been designed to ensure the more than ...