AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Anthropology Professor Jill Pruetz long suspected that man-made changes influenced the aggressive behavior researchers have observed among chimpanzees. However, her ...

Chimpanzees possess a rare combination of intelligence, strength, and social coordination that can quickly turn conflict into a dangerous situation. Their powerful muscles and sharp canine teeth allow ...

Chimpanzees share more than 98% of human DNA, and decades of field research across Africa show their societies can be intensely violent. Long-term studies at sites like Gombe and Kibale document ...

Chimpanzees have a reputation for being aggressive, while bonobos are often seen as their peaceful counterparts. This contrast has frequently been used to explain different sides of human nature.

Researchers found that male chimpanzees were more likely to direct attention and support toward their own offspring than ...

As a group of scientists from Panthera gathered around to watch trail camera footage from Gabon’s Batéké Plateau National Park, collected in partnership with Gabon's National Park Agency (ANPN) and ...