Scientists observed chimpanzees in Uganda appearing to clean and treat both their own wounds and those of others. Scientists studying chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest of Uganda have found that these ...

Chimpanzees and bonobos, share close genetic ties with humans but exhibit distinct physical and behavioral traits.

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Khedama said the zoo would source another chimpanzee in the place of Charlie, as companion for the zoo’s female chimp Judy. “We realise it would be almost impossible to replace a character like ...

In the lush forests of Côte d’Ivoire’s Taï National Park, a grunt followed by a hoot might not just be noise—it might be a ...

For decades, humans have prided themselves on being the only species capable of complex medical care stitching wounds, ...

Scientists from Oxford University have observed chimpanzees in Uganda tending to each others wounds with medicinal leaves. The fascinating videos show a young chimp caring for a wound on his left knee ...

The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the loss of Kijana, a 32-year-old chimpanzee and beloved member of the zoo’s tight-knit chimp troop.

"He will be greatly missed by his chimpanzee family, his caretakers, our animal health team, and all who knew him," the press ...

Wild chimpanzees in Uganda’s Budongo Forest have been documented treating both their own and others’ injuries.

Chimpanzees in Uganda use plants to treat wounds and help injured companions, revealing potential roots of human medicine.

There is still debate, researchers say, over whether the behavior is instinctual or based in more complex thought or even ...