Chimpanzees use high ground to conduct reconnaissance on rival groups, often before making forays into enemy territory at times when there is reduced risk of confrontation, a new study suggests.
Tag: Chimpanzees
New study reveals similarities between chimpanzee and human language development
Scientists from the University of Portsmouth examining the evolutionary roots of language say they’ve discovered chimp vocal development is not far off from humans.
Babies talk more around man-made objects than natural ones
A new study, led by the University of Portsmouth, suggests young children are more vocal when interacting with toys and household items, highlighting their importance for developing language skills.
Risky business: Teenage chimps risk it all, like humans
For young chimpanzees, gambling on the possibility of a big payout is an attractive prospect, whereas adult apes are more likely to hedge their bets, a new University of Michigan study shows.
Roads have far-reaching impact on chimpanzees
Roads have a negative impact on chimpanzee populations that can extend for more than 17 km, new research shows.
African great apes predicted to suffer massive range declines in the next 30 years, with the greatest loss in unprotected areas
A new study published in the journal Diversity and Distributions predicts massive range declines of Africa’s great apes – gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos – due to the impacts of climate change, land-use changes and human population growth.
For Chimpanzees, Salt and Pepper Hair Not a Marker of Old Age
A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE finds graying hair is not indicative of a chimpanzee’s age.