The stereotype of violent chimpanzees and peaceful bonobos may be wrong, according to new research comparing aggression in both apes.

Chimpanzees have a reputation for being aggressive, while bonobos are often seen as their peaceful counterparts. This contrast has frequently been used to explain different sides of human nature.

Asharq Al Awsat 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 ...

When people find out we study chimpanzees, they usually ask about their dark side. “You know chimpanzees kill each other, right?” or “Aren’t they the only animals besides humans that wage wars?” ...

Aden Kahr Humans have long been fascinated by crystals. Archaeological evidence suggests our ancestors have treasured small quartz and calcite stones for at least 780,000 years, often bringing them ...

Chimpanzees share more than 98% of human DNA, and decades of field research across Africa show their societies can be intensely violent. Long-term studies at sites like Gombe and Kibale document ...

Chimpanzees can pick out crystals from a pile of ordinary rocks, handle them with visible care, and even hold them up to peer ...

For a long time, imagination was considered a human endeavor. When we’re children, we invent invisible friends and turn ...

Scientists analyzed the urine of wild chimpanzees who'd feasted on fallen fruit to see how much alcohol they consumed from the fermented sugars.