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Newly discovered dwarf lemurs are totally unafraid of humans
A group of small lemurs that has no fear of humans and live on a tiny island smaller than New York’s Central Park could be a new species of primate.
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Debate over chimpanzee ‘accent’ study
A debate is unfolding about the finding, published in February, that chimpanzees can adapt their grunts to communicate with new neighbours.
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Down From the Trees, Humans Finally Got a Decent Night’s Sleep
Humans sleep more deeply but for shorter periods than other primates’ habits, a study finds. The pattern may have helped humans evolve more powerful brains. By Carl Zimmer. (Dec. 17)
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Mysterious chimpanzee behaviour may be evidence of ‘sacred’ rituals
Groundbreaking video footage could change the way we look at our closest relatives. By Laura Kehoe.
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Climate vs. Primate: Dawn of Extinction?
A new study finds that every single primate species will be adversely affected by rising temperatures and changing rainfall levels. By John R. Platt. (Mar. 24)
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Are We the Only Animals That Understand Ignorance?
Two psychologists argue that while apes and monkeys can think about the minds of others, they lack one crucial ability that only humans have. By Ed Yong.
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Orangutan ‘copies human speech’
An orangutan copying sounds made by researchers offers new clues to how human speech evolved, scientists say.
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The Surprising Similarities Between Whales and Primates
A whale biologist reports from the world’s biggest primatology conference. By Shane Gero. (Aug. 24, 2016)
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Wild chimpanzee mothers teach young to use tools, video study confirms
The first documented evidence of wild chimpanzee mothers teaching their offspring to use tools has been captured by video cameras set to record chimpanzee tool-using activity at termite mounds in the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in the Republic of Congo, according to new research from anthropologists at Washington University in St. Louis. By Gerry Everding. (October 11, 2016)
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Chimp study shows how hanging out with friends makes life less stressful
Research suggests friends don't just help in the bad times – they cut damaging stress just by being around. By Ben Garrod.
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Chimp mother filmed cleaning dead body of son in first hint of primate funeral rites
A chimpanzee was filmed using tools to apparently clean the corpse of her adopted son, the first hint that animals other than humans have mortuary practises. By Sarah Knapton.
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Chimpanzees hunting for honey are cleverer than we thought
New, fascinating observations about the behaviour of wild chimpanzees showed that they can apply a complex technique to access honey. By Vittoria Estienne.
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Extremely Rare Albino Orangutan Found in Indonesia
The foundation nursing the primate back to health says they have never taken care of an albino orangutan and cannot find others like it in the wild. By Heather Brady. (May 18, 2017)
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Faces recreated from monkey brain signals
Scientists have accurately reconstructed images of human faces by monitoring the responses of monkey brain cells.
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When Did Humans Start to Walk? 3.3 Million-Year-Old, Fossil Tells All
A new study has found the human spinal structure that enables efficient walking motions was established millions of years earlier than previously thought. This 3.3 million-year-old fossil skeleton is the most complete spinal column of any early human relative; it…
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Not So Unique? a Key Feature of The Human Brain Has Just Been Found in Monkeys
We humans think we’re so special. To determine what sets us apart from the rest of the animal world, scientists investigate features that might be uniquely human, such as self-awareness or language. By Signe Dean. (May 26, 2017)
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The battle to save Africa’s endangered mountain gorillas
Civil war, deforestation, disease and poaching have driven the mighty mountain gorilla to the brink of extinction. Conservation efforts have helped boost population numbers, but humans are still their greatest threat. By Eva de Vries.
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Chimps and bonobos speak the same 'language', and we might too
A significant number of gestures made by chimps and bonobos mean the same thing.
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Philadelphia Zoo gorilla prefers to walk around like a human
Louis, 18, a male gorilla who has been at the zoo since July 2004, is keeping his hands clean by choosing to walk around on two legs, according to an Associated Press report.
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Orangutans Use Plant Extracts to Treat Pain
Humans aren’t the only animals that have discovered medicinal products in nature. By Doug Main.
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