A small brain region reacts strongly to chimp calls. This shows that our voice system links to older primate signals.

Chimpanzee calls activate key human brain voice regions, revealing ancient neural links that may reshape our understanding of language origins.

Humans don’t just recognize each other’s voices—our brains also light up for the calls of chimpanzees, hinting at ancient communication roots shared with our closest primate relatives. Researchers ...

Few sitcom moments are as unforgettable, or unexpectedly nerve-racking, as the time Full House’s John Stamos shared the screen with a real chimpanzee. Though the beloved family comedy is known for its ...

New research on the rhythmic drumming and complex calls of chimpanzees could point scientists to the origins of language. Chimpanzees drum and make calls to communicate. Two new studies have found ...

Researchers at the University of College London recently undertook a massive study to better understand chimps. The team analyzed data from fecal samples of 828 wild chimpanzees across 30 populations, ...

New research on chimpanzees is forcing scientists to rethink where the line between human and animal minds really lies. In ...

Goode wants his work to transcend entertainment and spark conversations about wildlife conservation and ethical treatment of animals. "Many documentaries that are very clearly advocacy documentaries, ...

Spread out across 200 acres in Northwest Louisiana, Chimp Haven is the world's largest chimpanzee sanctuary. Every detail, from the moat to the meal plan, has been designed to ensure the more than 300 ...