Disabled Chimp Rescued from Bushmeat Trade Finds Sanctuary in New Home
A disabled chimpanzee orphaned by the illegal bushmeat trade in Africa has found a new sanctuary. Chocolat, who has been cared for in Kenya for the past two decades, has…
Rare Birth: Critically Endangered Monkey Welcomes New Hope at Safari Park
A critically endangered cotton-top tamarin monkey was born at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire. Maxi, the mother, welcomed her tiny baby on Thursday, weighing in at just 40 grams (1.4…
Banksy’s London Zoo Mural Hints at the Mystery of Wild Animals Spotted Across the City
Workers arriving at the London Zoo were surprised to discover an unexpected exhibit that suggested the animals were being set free LONDON (AP) — Early Tuesday morning, workers at the…
Baby Monkey Named in Honor of ‘Dedicated’ Volunteer
A zoo in Devon has found a heartfelt way to honor a beloved volunteer who recently passed away by naming a baby monkey after him. Nigel Edwards, who dedicated over…
Chimps Exhibit Human-Like ‘Snappy’ Conversational Habits
Wild chimpanzees engage in surprisingly sophisticated conversations, much like humans, with quick turn-taking and occasional interruptions. Their communication, primarily through gestures and facial expressions, reveals deep evolutionary similarities with human…
Do animals have friends?
Friendship is a fundamental aspect of human social relationships, but do animals also experience friendships? The answer, based on extensive research, is a resounding yes. An intriguing example that captured…
Chimpanzees Turn to Nature’s Pharmacy: Self-Medicating with Healing Flora
Wild chimpanzees consume plants with pain-relieving and antibacterial properties to heal themselves, as observed by scientists. Their research involved meticulous observation in Uganda’s forests, watching injured or sick animals to…
Gaza Zoo Animals Displaced Alongside Their Owner Amidst Crisis
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Amid the challenges of the Israeli invasion of Rafah last month, a heartwarming exodus took place, not just of nearly one million humans but also…
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32 Times Animals Behaved Just Like Humans
From chimpanzees waging war over territory to parrots outperforming Harvard students in memory tests, many animals display remarkably human-like behaviors. While humans often consider ourselves unique, with abilities and behaviors…
Malaysia’s Orangutan Diplomacy: A Unique Approach to Trade Partnerships
Malaysia has announced its intention to initiate a unique diplomatic approach: gifting orangutans to its major trading partners who purchase its palm oil—a move reminiscent of China’s famed “panda diplomacy.”…