All posts tagged with chimpanzees

(Natural News) Anthrax is an infection in animals seen in the skin, lungs, and intestines. It is caused by the bacteria called Bacillus anthracis, and it can affect humans. While anthrax is more commonly reported in arid climates, recent studies show that tropical rainforest outbreaks may have severe consequences for local wildlife. Data and samples […]

(Natural News) Chimpanzees have the learning capacity of a four-year child, being able to learn simple circular relationships as seen in a rock-paper-scissors game. The new study, published in Primates, demonstrates a chimp’s ability to gather information and use this in a real-life situation. Researchers say that this proves the higher levels of intelligence possessed […]

(Natural News) A study that was recently published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior showed that chimpanzees, which the theory of evolution says are where men are descended from, exhibit “cumulative culture”, or the ability to build on the work of others. Until now, it was thought that only humans, baboons, and pigeons had this […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the University of St Andrews in Scotland have observed that two chimpanzee communities in the Budongo Forest in Uganda have vastly different ways of hunting and sharing the meat of the prey that they hunted. The scientists concluded that the difference in hunting styles has something to do with the presence or […]

(Natural News) There are those who will do anything to keep their power so they can rule over others. They will manipulate and humiliate others. They will do whatever it takes to stay in control and will even resort to extortion, bribery, and much worse. But the abuse doesn’t last forever. At the end of […]