Great apes – bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans – all emit play calls that acoustically resemble human chuckles.

Chimpanzees and bonobos are closest living relatives, sharing over 98% DNA. They belong to the genus Pan. Though similar, ...

Rather than chasing grammar in animals, a more grounded approach asks what cognitive difference might explain the gap ...

Researchers observe that for 70% of primates studied, either males or females could be at the top of the pecking order.

A baby bonobo was born May 30 at the Milwaukee County Zoo, the zoo announced in a news release. Now, it’s ready for visitors.

Scientist have discovered that bonobos become more cheerful after they hear other bonobos giggling. Find out more here.

The Milwaukee County Zoo announced the birth of a baby bonobo. According to a news release, the mom, Elema, and the baby are ...

"We can now systematically compare facial movements between humans, chimpanzees, and bonobos, offering insights into the evolution of facial communication." ...

As a species, Bonobos are one of the closest living relatives of humans, sharing 98.7% of our DNA, according to the ...

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A new study from Indiana University discovered that bonobos, humans’ closest living relatives, make similar vocalizations ...