A recent study performed on chimpanzees demonstrates that chimpanzees possess cognitive flexibility similar to that of humans. When circumstances or evidence change, chimps appear to do the thing ...

Chimpanzees can change their minds when the facts no longer support their previous beliefs – a rational level of thinking that was once considered uniquely human. In a series of experiments designed ...

A Ngamba Island chimpanzee in Uganda. The human capacity for rational thinking makes us unique among the animal kingdom, according to wise, old Aristotle. However, an ever-growing body of research ...

Spread out across 200 acres in Northwest Louisiana, Chimp Haven is the world's largest chimpanzee sanctuary. Every detail, from the moat to the meal plan, has been designed to ensure the more than 300 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. While Louisiana is known for its high concentration of alligators ...

KIBALE NATIONAL PARK, Uganda — The man tracking chimpanzee movements in a rainforest is required to follow the primates wherever they go — except up in the trees. Onesmas Ainebyona stalks the chimps ...

“This research can help us think differently about how we approach early education or how we model reasoning in AI systems,” said Emily Sanford, a researcher at UC Berkeley. “We shouldn’t assume ...

Ever find yourself people-watching in a cafe, or tuning into reality TV just to see who’s arguing with who? You’re not alone - and it turns out, you might have more in common with chimpanzees than you ...

Al and Kamaka, two old friends who are both in their 50s, are experiencing a whole new world. Part of what's novel: females. "Right off the bat, they were just enamored with the ladies in the group," ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Given the many similarities between humans and chimpanzees, one ...