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Can chimpanzees and apes remember friends after 25 years? Johns Hopkins University study reveals surprisingly human-like social memoryCan chimpanzees, apes and bonobos remember friends they have not seen for decades? A Johns Hopkins University surprising study in 2023 foun...- In 1963, France sent a stray cat 154 km into space; Félicette survived the flight, was euthanized for research, and honoured with a bronze statueIn 1963, France sent stray cat Félicette 154 km into space, making her the first and only cat to travel beyond Earth. She survived the flig...
- In 2023, scientists trained bumblebee demonstrators to open a puzzle box; other bees copied the method until the behavior spread through their coloniesIn an intriguing study, it was discovered that bumblebees can learn various skills simply by observing the actions of other bees. Untrained...
- Gujarat's Deesa to get Asia's first desert-themed night safari & zooGujarat's Deesa will soon host Asia's first desert-themed drive-through night safari and zoological park. This expansive park will cover ap...
- Quote of the Day by Jane Goodall: “It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why…” British scientist’s powerful words about being a “difficult woman” reveal why standing up for yourself can change everythingQuote of the Day by Jane Goodall: “It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.” T...
- In 1986, a Minnesota wildlife biologist walked unarmed into bear territory: Habituated bears eventually let him follow them hour by hourBiologist Lynn Rogers built trust with wild black bears over many years. He learned their natural behaviors without any protective gear or ...
- 40,000 years ago, our closest ancient human relatives did something that changed the manifestation of relationship, bonding foreverKiss may last only a moment, but its evolutionary history could span millions of years. That simple gesture—today associated with love, fri...
- To create a 'New Soviet Man,' the Bolshevik government in 1926 funded a Russian biologist's quest to create a human-ape hybrid; instead, it produced one of science's strangest scandalsIn 1926, Soviet biologist Ilya Ivanov attempted to create a human-ape hybrid in French Guinea. This controversial experiment aimed to provi...
- Have you ever wondered why your fingers aren't all the same length? The fascinating science behind every finger's unique purposeThe evolution of human fingers showcases a fascinating variety of lengths tailored to specific purposes. This diverse morphology allows for...
- Could your laugh be a 15-million-year-old echo that helped shape human speech? Great ape laughter offers surprising cluesYour laughter might be older than you think! A new study reveals that the rhythmic pattern of human laughter has remained consistent for at...
- Bird language decoded: A scientist figured out how birds talk, and got $100,000 for itA US researcher has earned $100,000 for deciphering zebra finch calls, identifying 11 core "words" that convey identity and intent. Dr. Jul...
- Scientists just discovered giraffes can do something surprisingly close to simple MathGiraffe intelligence research is changing how the world views animal cognition. A new scientific discovery shows that giraffes may possess ...
- Scientists found that childbirth can be harder than humans thought, as many primates have babies much bigger than birth canal; some species even dislocate pelvic bones to get through itA recent study challenges the long-held belief that humans uniquely face difficult childbirth. Researchers found that many primate species,...
- For sale on Facebook: monkeys, rhino horn and dead pangolinsThe ghostly white creature curled up on a weighing scale is almost unrecognisable in the Facebook post offering it for sale. Some of the co...
- Octopuses just passed a mirror challenge few expected; scientists found they could use reflections to locate hidden prey in 73% of trialsIn a groundbreaking discovery, octopuses have demonstrated an ability previously thought exclusive to vertebrates: using mirrors for naviga...
- Chimpanzees wage ‘war’ in Uganda's Kibale National Park, study shows they fight organised battlesResearch at Uganda's Kibale National Park reveals chimpanzees engage in prolonged, organized warfare, challenging the notion that war is ex...
- Surviving the Wild: How Chimpanzees Use Nature’s Remedies to Heal and HelpChimpanzees in East Africa are using plants to heal themselves and others. They carefully select leaves and bark for their medicinal proper...
- How Chimpanzees Use Plants as Medicine in the WildChimpanzees exhibit sophisticated self-medication, using plants like "bitter leaf" to combat parasites and rough leaves to purge intestinal...
- Chimpanzees use advanced military tactics like border patrolling, recon to defeat rivals: StudyChimpanzees in Ivory Coast have been observed using advanced military-style tactics to gain an advantage over rival groups, according to a ...
- Like humans, Chimpanzees too have a sense of fairnessWhile fairness has always been considered a uniquely human trait, scientists have now found that chimpanzees also possess an innate sense o...
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