Chimpanzees' brains reflect their early childhood experiences
Proper socialization could make up, in part, for separation of a child from their mother
Top-ranking baboons age the fastest. Is it worth it?
New research looks at the epigenetic effects of social status in baboons
There's a scientific reason why humans love drumming
Anthropology and evolutionary biology help demystify the groove
Shrinking habitat means fewer sleeping spots for Northern pig-tailed macaques
These monkeys are adapting their behavior as forests change
Humans and chimpanzees aren't the only primates that eat meat
Eighty-nine species of primates eat meat sporadically to get the micronutrients they need
Monkeys and apes in Africa and Asia are also susceptible to SARS-CoV-2
New research compared the configurations of the ACE2 protein in 29 non-human primates
Island- and mainland-dwelling gibbons have differently shaped jaws
These findings could help scientists classify fossil primates
The brain's imprint on the skull shows what separates humans from other primates
The key appears to be lateralization, meaning the specialization of different sides of the brain for different functions
I chased lemurs around Madagascar to help stave off their extinction
Planting fruiting trees is a vital component of reforestation and conservation efforts
How did our ancestors start walking upright?
A newly discovered species of ancient ape could shed light on the origins of human bipedalism
Bonobos' penchant for aquatic herbs might be why we have such big brains
Iodine promotes brain development, but until now we did not know where our hominin ancestors may have gotten this mineral
Scientists grafted frozen testicular tissue and produced viable sperm for the first time
A newborn monkey named Grady gives hope for restoring fertility to men who underwent cancer treatment as kids
How one invasive plant can change a rainforest
The mountain apple's entry into Indonesia a century ago still threatens biodiversity there
Four facts about Jane Goodall, primatologist, anthropologist, and activist
Her unorthodox research showed us that chimpanzees are far more human than we thought