The University of Wisconsin African Studies Program welcomed assistant professor in anthropology Margaret Bryer March 4 as a ...

UC San Diego’s Federico Rossano breaks down the science behind dogs’ “word buttons,” the global fascination it sparked, and what it means for studying minds — animal and artificial Changing science ...

For decades, scientists believed that bonobos, one of our closest living relatives, were among the most peaceful primates.

Humans perceive emotional expressions displayed by non-human primates and spontaneously mimic these expressions, according to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jane Goodall, whose lifelong work as a primatologist helped broaden the world’s understanding of animal behavior and emotions, has ...

The study of foraging behaviour and cognitive ecology in primates reveals a fascinating interplay between ecological challenges and evolved cognitive strategies. Primates navigate complex environments ...

Historically considered a more peaceful species than their chimpanzee cousins, bonobos are actually just as aggressive -- but target their ire most often at males, according to a study published ...

In a series of tea party-like experiments, a bonobo was able to identify imaginary juice and grapes. Kanzi was a famous bonobo who could understand spoken English and taught scientists a lot about ...

Observations of “alpha male” behavior among apes — including some of humans’ closest relatives in the animal kingdom — have helped shape the archetype of the dominant male into a controversial ...

Jane Goodall, whose lifelong work as a primatologist helped broaden the world’s understanding of animal behavior and emotions, has died, her institute said Wednesday. She was 91. Her field studies ...