A series of stunning findings about great apes’ mental capabilities in recent years has transformed how we see our closest relatives ...

Animal intelligence is not just about problem-solving—it directly shapes how species hunt, fight, and survive under constant ...

Drumming and singing at the same time is impressive, whether you’re Karen Carpenter, Ringo Starr or a chimpanzee. Japanese ...

A new study says chimpanzees seem drawn to crystals much like humans are—holding them, studying them, and refusing to let them go. Archaeological evidence shows human ancestors collected quartz and ...

Conflict between people and apes is very rare here but in other Ugandan forests, the sight of chimps crossing the road would ...

This week, we honor a surrealist and zoologist, a monochrome abstractionist, and a pillar of Oakland’s Chinatown.

Without a curvy upper beak to get in the way, Bruce the kea uses his lower beak to stab or joust at other birds in his social ...

Scientists speculate that human eyes stand out more than chimpanzee eyes because there’s an advantage for humans in being ...

Primatologist who devoted her life to the study and preservation of orangutans ...

New technologies—from environmental DNA to AI-powered sensors—are generating vast amounts of biodiversity data, creating unprecedented opportunities to monitor nature at scale. Yet more data does not ...

Lady Bird, the baby elephant at the Fort Worth Zoo, has gone viral numerous times for her fun and games. In this clip, she ...