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Groovy gibbons! Hilarious video reveals how apes dance like humans

Gibbons perform a unique dance to attract human attention, with movements resembling a mix of robot dancing and vogueing.

A Bornean orangutan on a fearless quest for figs: Tim Laman's best photograph

Photography can effectively communicate conservation messages to a broader audience than scientific articles.

Groovy gibbons! Hilarious video reveals how apes dance like humans

Gibbons perform a unique dance to attract human attention, with movements resembling a mix of robot dancing and vogueing.

A Bornean orangutan on a fearless quest for figs: Tim Laman's best photograph

Photography can effectively communicate conservation messages to a broader audience than scientific articles.
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How humans evolved to be 'energetically unique' - Harvard Gazette

Humans have significantly higher metabolic rates than other primates, aiding in energy efficiency, cognitive development, and reproductive success.

Why are marmosets and humans the only known primates that have names?

Common marmosets can use names to call individuals, expanding the list of animals with naming abilities.
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Why Do Apes Make Gestures?

Jane Goodall's discovery of ape gestures reveals their significant role in communication and insights into the evolution of human language.

Jane Goodall: Defending the environment with anger is counterproductive'

Jane Goodall's lifelong curiosity and determination drive her environmental activism, emphasizing empathy and hope as central themes.

Why Do Apes Make Gestures?

Jane Goodall's discovery of ape gestures reveals their significant role in communication and insights into the evolution of human language.

Jane Goodall: Defending the environment with anger is counterproductive'

Jane Goodall's lifelong curiosity and determination drive her environmental activism, emphasizing empathy and hope as central themes.
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Chimpanzees and Bonobos Have Surprisingly Different Parenting Styles

Bonobo mothers rarely intervene when their children face conflict, while chimpanzee mothers are more protective.
Parenting philosophies vary between bonobos and chimpanzees, challenging previous assumptions about these species.
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