Since all three ape species diverged from a common ancestor that lived roughly six million to eight million years ago, the ...

Before chimpanzees and bonobos sit down to share a meal, they perform a surprisingly tender ritual that keeps the peace. What ...

Bonobos and chimpanzees use friendly physical contact to manage social stress before meals. New research shows both species ...

How do great apes keep the peace? A new study shows a smooch, a snuggle or even a little hanky-panky can go a long way.

At Myrtle Beach Safari, Angada the chimpanzee is introduced alongside a dog described as his close companion. The chimp moves ...

Chimpanzees and bonobos hug, touch and kiss before stressful situations, suggesting social reassurance may have evolved millions of years before humans.

Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

Around midnight on June 12, a pair of chimpanzee siblings arrived safely at Chattanooga Zoo after traveling from their home ...

Humans could learn from chimpanzees and bonobos, who turn to group members for physical comfort during tense moments.

More often, apes reach out to one another with friendly touch: embracing, patting and making gentle contact." Chimpanzees ...

Goodall also launched projects under JGI to support young African girls by offering them access to reproductive health ...

During an eight-month-long research trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, we studied consolation: the ...