Juvenile female Nancy showing a play face and laughing.jpg: Juvenile female chimpanzee Nancy shows a play face and laughs during rough and tumble play. The research found that as the chimpanzees got ...

Scientists examining the evolutionary roots of language say they've discovered chimp vocal development is not far off from humans. A study has provided evidence that young chimpanzees are capable of ...

In the 1960s and 70s, a group of chimpanzees astonished the world by learning sign language. Only two remain and one question still lingers—was it worth it?

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Chimpanzees are our closest primate relatives, sharing 99 percent ...

A chimpanzee doesn't hesitate to make it clear when it wants attention. The closest cousin of humans, this species of great ape has effective ways of communicating what it needs.Researchers have often ...