bonobos

Human skull shape evolved faster than any of the apes

New research led by Aida Gómez-Robles helps illustrate how researchers study the evolution of cranial form.

Nov 14 •

A remembrance of Frans de Waal

Among many highlights of this primatologist's work, he maintained that humans are not unique or separated from other primates.

Mar 29, 2024 •

Tracing the genetic histories of ghost apes

The footprints of extinct lineages are the closest we have to a fossil record of the African apes.

Aug 6, 2023 •

Ancient amputations tell remarkable stories of survival and care

A 33,000-year-old case of an amputated leg prompts comparisons to earlier Neandertal instances of amputation.

Dec 25, 2022 •

Why do male bonobos have such low body fat?

Work by Adrienne Zihlman and Debra Bolter looks at the interesting tissue proportions and what they may imply about energy and diet.

Jun 15, 2015 •

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