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In 1970, Washoe the chimpanzee was widely recognised as the first non-human to learn a human language. She was taught American sign language in a revolutionary experiment led by psychology professors Allen and Trixie Gardner at the University of Reno. But…
After spending her first months in the dedicated care of Rockhampton Zoo staff, three-month-old Cassie is set to begin her next journey. A baby chimpanzee will relocate to Monarto Safari Park next month, Zoos SA has announced. Three-month-old Cassie will…
A newcomer to the troop is gradually being introduced after relocating from Queensland. Four-month-old chimpanzee Cassie has safely arrived at Monarto Safari Park after making the mammoth journey from Rockhampton Zoo to her new home. Following a trip of approximately…
In recent years, scientists have shown that chimpanzees favor certain peers by picking whom they prefer to groom and selectively sharing food. The behavior offers a glimpse into humanity’s prosocial evolutionary past. But a question has lingered: How might a…
Reviewed by Patrisha Antonaros Research led by Oded Ritov (University of California, Berkeley) (Credit: © Kletr - stock.adobe.com) Chimpanzees given an easy chance to steal food took it 70 percent of the time when the victim was a stranger, but only…
Friendship is not only about helping someone when things are going well. Close relationships also depend on what happens when there is competition, disappointment, or a chance to take something at another person’s expense. Humans often expect better treatment from…
UC Berkeley researchers also found that stealing from non-friends caused more agitation, providing a window into how chimpanzee emotions may be similar to our own. Satya deep via Unsplash In recent years, scientists have shown that chimpanzees favor certain peers…
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