Though chimpanzees and gorillas often coexist in the same areas, interactions of any kind are thought to be rare – those that ...

It’s not unusual for chimpanzees to fight. Chimpanzee society is naturally aggressive and even violent. However, visitors at the Los Angeles Zoo probably didn’t expect this chimpanzee brawl to look ...

Wild chimpanzees inhabit various environments in Africa, from dense tropical rainforests to more open woodland and savannah areas. And these close cousins of our species, according to new research, ...

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on July 7, 2025. Click here for that audio. Scientists studying chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest of Uganda noticed the creatures seem to be administering a ...

Malaria, a disease that continues to claim millions of lives worldwide, has proven to be one of the most persistent and challenging public health crises. Despite decades of progress in treatment and ...

New research suggests wild chimpanzees have developed a far more nuanced communication system than previously realized, using several mechanisms that combine their vocalizations to create new meaning.