A Costa Rica field experiment shows wild capuchins can learn to associate touching a screen with a food reward, giving ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC/CNN Newsource) - A new study found that chimpanzees hold hands, hug, and kiss to ease tension, just like ...

In a groundbreaking development, scientists created an AI system designed to explore the cognitive functions of capuchin ...

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.

Bonobos and chimpanzees use friendly physical contact to manage social stress before meals. New research shows both species use touch and sexual gestures for group harmony. These behaviours ensure ...

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

A chimp that has correctly predicted five out of England's six World Cup games has backed the Three Lions to beat Argentina today. Baby western chimpanzee Jane, who lives at Wingham Wildlife Park, in ...

A baby chimpanzee that correctly predicted five of England's six World Cup games has picked the Three Lions to beat Argentina by kissing the England ball. Hand-reared western chimp Jane, who lives at ...

It's next to impossible to pinpoint exactly where, or when, rock 'n' roll began. Most music critics agree it really took off ...

Sammy the chimp celebrates 47 years with a joyful birthday party full of antics.

During an eight-month-long research trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, we studied consolation: the way bonobos and chimpanzees comfort each other after conflicts and distress.