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Apes Empathize With Each Other Like Humans, Orphans Act Out

More and more studies seem to reestablish the close bond that great apes and humans have. A new report shows that bonobos, one of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, deals with its emotions similarly to humans.

Genetic History of Great Apes Over 15 Million Years Could Lead to Medical Advances

A group of 75 scientists from around the world have created a comprehensive genetic history of great apes over the last 15 million years, giving researchers a clearer look at genetic variation among some of our closest relatives.

Human Infants and Apes Utilize Same Gestures Descended From a Shared Ancestor 6 Million Years Ago

Communicative gestures used by human infants, baby chimpanzees, and baby bonobos are all incredibly similar, asserts a new study, which also claims humans inherited gestures from a 6-million-year-old shared ancestor.

25-Million-Year-Old Fossils Help Explain Why Apes and Monkeys Parted Ways

Scientists have unearthed two ancient fossils that could better help explain how the split between apes and monkeys occurred. The discoveries, dating back 25 million years ago, are the oldest of their kind.