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Mar 29, 2017 04:00 AM EDT

Challenging The Social Brain Hypothesis With A Very Fruity Theory

The reason behind the evolution of brain size in primates is yet to be pinpointed.

Dec 22, 2016 04:29 AM EST

Monkeys' Anatomy Is Perfect For Speech But Lacks The Brain Circuitry To Do So

Macaque monkeys possess the vocal anatomy to produce "clearly intelligible" human speech but lack the brain circuitry to do so.

Jun 17, 2016 04:30 AM EDT

Birds Are Intelligent, Their Brains Are Packed With Neurons, Study Reveals

The brains of birds have large numbers of neurons even though their brains are small, according to the researchers.

Apr 25, 2016 06:13 AM EDT

Almost 50 Monkeys Rescued From Poor Living Conditions in Africa

A primate rescue group rescued a number of monkeys from poor living conditions in Africa.

Apr 18, 2016 06:00 AM EDT

Three New Primates Are Found in Madagascar

Scientists have discovered three species of mouse lemurs in the southern and eastern islands of Madagascar, increasing the number of known species to 24.

Dec 15, 2015 01:45 PM EST

Small Talk Is Rooted Back To Our Primate Ancestors

Most of us think of small talk as a short and sometimes awkward way to pass the time. However, new research suggests that it's important for social-bonding and may have been passed down from our primate ancestors.

Dec 01, 2015 10:27 AM EST

Primates May Have Entered the Stone Age: Bonobos Create Pre-Agricultural Tools Like Pre-Humans

Bonobos may have entered the Stone Age. For the first time ever, scientists have seen bonobos making sophisticated use of pre-agricultural tools in a way that's similar to what archaic pre-humans once did.

Nov 30, 2015 10:28 AM EST

Previously Unknown Primate Uncovered Outside of Egypt

Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown anthropoid primate, which may be a forerunner of today's apes and humans. After unearthing the fossil from the Zallah Oasis, researchers are now taking a closer look at it.

May 18, 2015 07:34 AM EDT

A Startling 80 Percent of Brumese Long-Tailed Macaques Use Tools to Open Shellfish

Scientists have discovered that 80 percent of a population of Burmese long-tailed macaques on an island in southern Thailand use stone and shell tools to crack open seafood.

Apr 21, 2015 09:26 AM EDT

Coming to Grips with How Primates Grasp: The Evolution of Our Hands

Scientists are getting a better grasp of primate grip. They've taken a closer look at how humans and gorillas hold objects and have learned a bit more about the superior grasping ability of primate species.

Jan 20, 2015 07:52 AM EST

Earth's Earliest Primates Used Mobile Ankles to Swing from Trees

Researchers are taking a look back at some of our earliest ancestors. They've gotten a closer look at the ankles of Earth's first primates and have discovered a bit more about how they lived.

Nov 06, 2014 09:17 AM EST

Like Humans, Baboons Have Cumulative Culture and Collect Knowledge Over Generations

One of the things that separates humans from animals is culture--the ability to build up knowledge over generations. Now, esearchers have found that humans aren't the only ones that possess this ability.