The Ape Cognition and Conservation ... and Kanzi exceeded the baby's abilities. In addition to his language skills, Kanzi earned the nickname "bonobo genius" for making and using stone tools.

Des Moines’ Ape Initiative, as well as scientists and animal lovers around the world, are mourning the loss of Kanzi, the bonobo who became famous for his trail-blazing language abilities.

Kanzi, a Des Moines resident bonobo known internationally for his communication skills, died Tuesday, most likely of heart disease, the Des Moines-based Ape Initiative reported. Iowa State University ...

While hugging is second nature to us, dogs tend to have a whole different perspective. Why? It all boils down to our ...

Bringing a baby home is a joyous occasion, and when the time comes for them to sleep alone, a reliable baby monitor can give new parents peace of mind. The best baby monitors allow you to keep an ...

Unlike the common chimpanzee, bonobo societies have a matriarchal cast to them ... It will even take other snakes, even venomous ones, and baby turtles, which most other snakes avoid. Sometimes the ...

Worldwide, the most frequent causes of disturbances to ape habitats are land conversion for agriculture or logging, a recent study concludes. The study found that the most common ways apes adapted ...

INDIANAPOLIS — The head of the Indianapolis Zoo was injured in an incident involving a chimpanzee last week, the zoo confirmed. President and CEO Dr. Rob Shumaker was feeding a chimpanzee through a ...

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