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Chimps communicate in context

New research led by St Andrews reveals bonobo chimpanzee gestures change meaning according to the specific context in which they are used.

Date
28 October 2021
Category
Research
Krupenye bonobo Chibombo

Apes possess human-like “theory of mind”

Apes understand what others see and believe, a skill previously believed to be unique to humans, according to new research.

Date
30 September 2019
Category
Research

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