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New research suggests the last common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees may have been a vertical climber regardless of its specific limb structure.
Scientists identify the Likweli, a striking new monkey species with orange lips and a froglike roar, hiding in the DRC forest.
Recent research reveals striking parallels between human and great ape laughter, suggesting deep evolutionary roots in vocal expression.
Recent research indicates that humans and great apes may have shared common laughter patterns for 15 million years.
New research indicates that great apes possess individual thinking styles, challenging existing human models of social intelligence.