
Bonobos Not as Peaceful as Previously Thought, Study Finds
New research challenges the long-held belief that bonobos are more peaceful than chimpanzees, finding similar levels of aggression in captivity but with different targets for their violence.
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New research challenges the long-held belief that bonobos are more peaceful than chimpanzees, finding similar levels of aggression in captivity but with different targets for their violence.

Research into chimpanzees' apparent 'love' for crystals is providing new insights into the behavior of ancient humans, as archaeologists have long found crystals near ancient human remains.

The Ljubljana Zoo has announced the birth of a new chimpanzee cub, named Togo by its keepers after the West African country where Western chimpanzees are locally extinct.

Research shows that chimpanzees may actively seek out alcoholic fruits
A report highlights various rescued animals, including chimpanzees, a mountain lion, an elephant, and a penguin, who have formed strong attachments to their emotional support toys.
In an attempt to understand our own fascination with the shiny minerals, researchers gave some to chimps.

Research conducted in Kibale National Park has confirmed the 'drunk monkey' theory, showing that chimpanzees consume fruit naturally containing alcohol, sometimes exceeding workplace safety thresholds.
A new study reveals that chimpanzees employ a 'secret language' involving specific gestures and sounds to flirt, akin to human 'pick-up lines'.
Scientists have studied wild chimpanzees consuming fermented fruit, analyzing their urine to understand the amount of alcohol ingested, which could provide insights into the evolutionary origins of human alcohol consumption.
Scientists studying wild African chimpanzees found they consume alcohol from fermented fruit, suggesting that humans' pull toward alcohol may have ancient evolutionary roots.

A recent study has revealed that a significant portion of observed chimpanzees consume enough fermented fruit to equate to a human having two alcoholic drinks daily, suggesting they also enjoy getting drunk.