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966 results for: Chimpanzee
- Anthropology
War arose recently, anthropologists contend
Infrequent killings among hunter-gatherer groups fit a scenario of a largely peaceful Stone Age, a study concludes.
- Animals
A gory 12 days of Christmas
Insects and spiders are among the biggest gift-givers, often as part of mating, and anything from cyanide to a wad of saliva can be a present.
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- Life
Geneticists go ape for better primate family tree
The first gorilla genome and a more detailed look at chimp genetics provide new clues to evolution of humans and their closest relatives.
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Out on a limb
Fossils suggest early bipedal hominids still climbed.
- Chemistry
Human blood types have deep evolutionary roots
The ABO system may date back 20 million years or more, a genetic analysis suggests.
- Humans
Man the martial artist
The human hand evolved partly as a tool for fighting, researchers argue.
- Humans
Color this chimp amazing
An extra layer of sensory perception called synesthesia might help ape make a monkey of humans on memory tests.
- Life
Culture results when chimps get cracking
Adjacent groups in Africa follow different traditions when it comes to opening nuts.
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- Life
Average bear could be pretty smart
Computer tests of solitary species reveal animals’ ability to learn concepts.
- Animals
Chimps lend a hand
The finding suggests nonhuman primates recognize their peers’ intentions and desires.
