NAIROBI ― Understanding the genetic traits of chimpanzees and how they help them adapt to unique conditions in different ...

Koko the chimpanzee was a happy-go-lucky fellow, but he couldn't shake one nagging thought: his lack of a tail.

Scientists at UCL examined DNA from human's closest relative chimpanzees to make a significant finding in relation to how their bodies have adapted to resist the ravages of malaria - one of the world' ...

Lead author Professor Aida Andrés (UCL Genetics Institute) said: “There are just a few hundred thousand chimpanzees alive, but they are found across very different landscapes from east Africa ...

Jan 10 (Reuters) - 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 ...

Lead author, Professor Aida Andrés (UCL Genetics Institute), said, "There are just a few hundred thousand chimpanzees alive, but they are found across very different landscapes from east Africa ...

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?" ...

Chimps have genetically adapted to thrive in their natural habitats and avoid deadly malaria, according to a new study. The primates are our closest living relatives, sharing more than 98% of ...

For instance, will a lone chimp attack a tourist while on an African hiking trail? Probably not, the sight of a hairless bipedal ape would likely scare it off. However, are chimps in captivity ...