Self-described “contrarian” John McWhorter is used to being at the center of controversy. So it’s no surprise his new book, ...

Comprehensive reference genomes have now been assembled for six ape species: siamang (a Southeast Asian gibbon), Sumatran ...

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 ...

In a post on Facebook, the initiative said that Kanzi, a 44-year-old bonobo, died Tuesday afternoon. According to the post, Kanzi didn’t show any signs of discomfort or illness, and had even been ...

Kanzi, the famous bonobo at Des Moines' Ape Cognition and Conservation Initiative, has died at the age of 44. He had been his normal, happy self, and was even playing in the towers the day he died ...

You've probably heard that sitting is the new smoking, and to a certain extent, it's true. If you find yourself sitting down for 3-4 hours every day, it's not going to do wonders for your health.

Sitting for long periods has never been hailed as healthy, yet many people have relied on their workouts to counter the negative effects of being on their tush all day. However, recent research ...

Kanzi was not the first great ape to learn how to communicate with humans using symbols. Koko the gorilla and Washoe the chimpanzee learned signs that were adapted from American Sign Language. But ...

The bonobo Kanzi, who learned to make stone tools, play Minecraft and communicate at the level of a 2-year-old human, has died. Comments ( 0 ) ( ) When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

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Chimpanzee consists of two extant species: the common chimpanzee and the bonobo. Image via Depositphotos Chimpanzee communities, much like human societies, engage in a perpetual battle for space and ...

Medical conditions, injuries, and incorrect posture can cause hip pain when sitting. Treatment may depend on the underlying cause but may include stretching regularly, massage, and over-the ...