When I talk about my time in the field, and how wonderful and fascinating chimpanzees are, one thing that often surprises people is that chimps eat meat. Listeners are truly shocked—"Wait what?" they ...

Chimps' ability to metabolize fermented fruit could explain our own predilection for alcohol. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Alcohol can make you woozy and nauseous when you drink too much, but why do humans love it? Wild chimpanzees may hold the answer. Chimps could be eating enough fermented fruit each day and consuming ...

This video presents a peaceful moment as a monkey enjoys a variety of fresh and healthy fruits. The natural setting and simple behavior highlight how animals instinctively choose nutritious foods.

Wild chimpanzees in Uganda appeared to seek out and eat specific plants with medicinal properties when they were sick. Anup Shah via Getty Images Chimpanzees may be using the forest like their own ...