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 ...

Not in this universe, a new study concludes. By Alexander Nazaryan He had 14 No. 1 singles in Britain, but is not well known in America. In the new movie “Better Man,” he’s played by a CGI monkey. By ...

Gibbons move with rhythm and intention. Dare we say style? By Elizabeth Preston Marmosets are the first nonhuman primates known to use name-like labels for individuals, a new study suggests. By Emily ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. At first glance, monkeys like this baboon (left) may seem similar to apes like this gorilla ...

Primatologists explain how apes and monkeys differ. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. On its face, a comparison of monkeys and apes ...

As a scientist, I view every animal behavior as a crucial data point, revealing an animal’s well-being through the collective story they tell. After 25 years in the wildlife world, this skill is ...

Apes and monkeys may look similar at first glance, but they belong to separate branches of the primate family and differ in several important ways. Their bodies, movement, and social structures ...

You are never too old to play — a maxim that even adult chimpanzees seem to follow. Young chimpanzees are already known to get many benefits from playing. But it seems to also be more important among ...