Researchers have used camera traps to film tool-use that is unique to chimpanzees in Ivory Coast. The footage revealed that the clever primates habitually make special water-dipping sticks - chewing ...

People have marvelled at an orangutan's intelligence, after it was pictured healing a facial wound by chewing on a medicinal plant, as experts believe that this skill has likely been honed through ...

When it comes to DIY stereotypes suggest that men are more adept than women. But new research has revealed that females may actually be better at mastering the use of tools - at least among ...

A major study will examine what limits should be put on the continued use of non-human primates in UK experiments. The predominant view in science is that monkeys' physiological similarities to humans ...

From an incredible series of revelations about the ancient humans called Denisovans to surprising discoveries about tool making, this year has given us a clearer picture of how and why humans evolved ...

The more we learn about orcas, the more remarkable they are. These giant dolphins are the ocean’s true apex predator, preying on great white sharks and other lesser predators. But for all their ...

The animal kingdom is full of fascinating creatures. Although birds have historically been thought to have limited intelligence due to the size of their brains, recent research is rapidly disproving ...

The more we learn about orcas, the more remarkable they are. These giant dolphins are the ocean's true apex predator, preying on great white sharks and other lesser predators. But for all their ...

List of contributors; Part I. Introduction: 1. Reconsidering primate tourism as a conservation tool: an introduction to the issues / Anne E. Russon and Janette Wallis; Part II. Asian Primates: 2.