In the 1960s and 70s, a group of chimpanzees astonished the world by learning sign language. Only two remain and one question ...

New research suggests wild chimpanzees have developed a far more nuanced communication system than previously realized, using several mechanisms that combine their vocalizations to create new meaning.

A bonobo demonstrated the ability to track imaginary objects in controlled tests, challenging the belief that imagination is uniquely human and hinting at deep evolutionary roots. In a set of ...

The study focused on Kanzi, a language-trained bonobo who died in March 2025 at the age of 44. Ape Initiative.

Humans retain an understanding of gestures made by other great apes, even though we no longer use them ourselves, according to a new study. Humans retain an understanding of gestures made by other ...