Chimpanzees Share Experiences With Each Other 'Just Because'-A Trait Once Thought to Be Only Human (WATCH)
In a stunning video, scientists observed a chimp showing a leaf to her him just for the sake of sharing her experience.
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Nat Geo Series Follows Rescued Chimpanzees in Sanctuary Where High Jinx is Job One
Enjoy a sneak peek of the new Nat Geo series about the high jinx of rescued chimp in their Louisiana Chimp Haven sanctuary—Meet The Chimps
Adorable Pictures Show A Critically Endangered Female Chimpanzee Cradling Her Newborn Baby
At Chester Zoo in England, a critically endangered Western chimpanzee has just been born to a 43-year-old mother.
Youth Worldwide Raise $40,000 to Help Orphaned Chimps
Orphaned chimpanzees in Africa will get a new place to rest their heads thanks to the remarkable efforts of hundreds of young people who raised $40,000 in 2006 for a new care facility for the animals.
New Coffee Helps Save Chimps and Impoverished Farmers at the Same Time
Chimpanzees and coffee have more in common than you might think. A partnership was launched that will help to save these chimpanzees from the threat of extinction and also uplift their neighbors â€" the impoverished villagers surrounding the park â€" at the same time...
Baby Chimp Shows Off for Camera (Video)
The San Diego Zoo unveils Mali, a pygmy chimpanzee born last month. Mali's mother had a rough time during the birthing process, with zoo vets worried they might lose the baby.
'Chimpanzee' Film a True Story of Orphaned Chimp Adopted by 'Uncle'
Animal activist Jane Goodall collaborated with Disney on the new movie Chimpanzee. The film tells the story of an adorable chimp named Oscar who is left orphaned after his mother is killed. Filmed in the wild over a four-year period, documentary cameras were poised waiting for something to happen among a large family of chimps. Something amazing did happen.
'Chimpanzee' Film a True Story of Orphaned Chimp Adopted by 'Uncle'
Animal activist Jane Goodall collaborated with Disney on the new movie Chimpanzee. The film tells the story of an adorable chimp named Oscar who is left orphaned after his mother is killed. Filmed in the wild over a four-year period, documentary cameras were poised waiting for something to happen among a large family of chimps. Something amazing did happen.
Jane Goodall Gets Tender Hug From Chimp Before its Release
Last June, Dr. Jane Goodall, 79, traveled into the jungle to release one of the chimpanzees whose life was saved by experts at her Jane Goodall Institute in the Republic of Congo. Named Wounda, the chimpanzee was near death until it was welcomed as one of 160 animals living at the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center.
Chimps Show Researchers They'd Cook if Given the Chance (WATCH)
A new study by Harvard and Yale researchers found chimpanzees have the cognitive ability to cook-and they have an interest, too.
The US Government Is Retiring All Research Chimpanzees
The last research chimps in the federal government will soon be on their way to retirement sanctuaries after NIH health officials ended all animal research.
Judge Orders Chimp to be Freed From Zoo Enclosure in Historic Ruling
Cecilia the ape is the first of her kind to be granted rights based on her sentience, resulting in her transfer from a miserable zoo to a sanctuary.
Anonymous $2 Million Gift for Sanctuary Will Help Retire Hundreds of Chimps From Research Facilities
A stranger's anonymous multi-million dollar donation is set to help over 200 chimpanzees enjoy a well-deserved retirement from research facilities.
Chimps From Two Czech Zoos are Zooming Each Other Every Day
Two zoos in the Czech Republic are Zoom-calling each other's resident chimpanzees to help stimulate them during the lockdowns.
One Way To Help Endangered Chimpanzees? Uganda is Planting 3 Million Trees
One Tree Planted and the Jane Goodall Institute are planting 3 million trees in Uganda over the next three years to promote biodiversity.
The Caring Moment a Chimpanzee Mom Applies an Insect to Her Son's Wound
The caring moment a chimpanzee mom applies an Insect to her son's wound can be seen in this sweet video from Cell Press. Watch it here.
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