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966 results for: Chimpanzee

  1. Animals

    Bonobos rival chimps at the art of cracking oil palm nuts

    Bonobos demonstrate their overlooked nut-cracking skills in an African sanctuary.

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  2. Animals

    How oral vaccines could save Ethiopian wolves from extinction

    A mass oral vaccination program in Ethiopian wolves could pave the way for other endangered species and help humans, too.

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  3. Animals

    Old bonobos have bad eyesight — just like us

    As bonobos age, they lose their ability to see things close up, a new study suggests.

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  4. Humans

    Chimpanzees show surprising flexibility on two feet

    Chimpanzees’ upper-body flexibility while walking upright suggests ancient hominids walked effectively.

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  5. Genetics

    Evolution of gut bacteria tracks splits in primate species

    Primates and microbes have been splitting in sync for at least 10 million years.

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  6. Animals

    Some primates prefer nectar with a bigger alcohol kick

    Aye-ayes and slow lorises may be able to discern the alcohol content of boozy nectar and go for more potent drinks.

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  7. Genetics

    Jumping genes play a big role in what makes us human

    Jumping genes have been a powerful force in human evolution.

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  8. Anthropology

    Buff upper arms let Lucy climb trees

    Australopithecus afarensis’ heavily built arms supported tree climbing, scans of Lucy’s fossils suggest.

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  9. Psychology

    Learning curve not so smooth

    Preschoolers tend to reach a milestone of social thinking after months of fits and starts.

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  10. Life

    Gene tweak led to humans’ big toe

    For lack of gene regulator, the human big toe appeared.

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  11. Psychology

    Chimps, other apes take mind reading to humanlike level

    In a first, apes show that they understand when others hold false beliefs.

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  12. Archaeology

    Wild monkeys throw curve at stone-tool making’s origins

    Monkeys that make sharp-edged stones raise questions about evolution of stone tool production.

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