Skulls of 29 million-year-old primates used in this study Aegyptopithecus on left Parapithecus on right. Credit: Matt Borths A study led by the University of…
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Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found evidence of female-biased and equal power structures in primates, challenging the traditional view of universal…
A study on wild gray mouse lemurs by the German Primate Center revealed that higher cognitive skills and exploratory behavior contribute to longer lifespans. The…
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered over 100 genes that uniquely evolved in the human brain, providing insight into our cognitive abilities. This…
A new study demonstrates that apes possess an exceptional social memory, recognizing former groupmates after more than 25 years. This finding, suggesting a significant cognitive…
New research reveals that female chimpanzees experience menopause and live beyond their reproductive years, challenging previous beliefs and providing new insights into the evolution of…
Researchers have uncovered the history of Ekgmowechashala, a primate that lived in North America 30 million years ago. By connecting it to similar species in…
Example of a long-tailed macaque using a stone tool to access food. Credit: Lydia V. Luncz Macaques unintentionally created stone fragments that bear a resemblance…
Artist’s reconstruction of Ignacius dawsonae surviving six months of winter darkness in the extinct warm temperate ecosystem of Ellesmere Island, Arctic Canada. Credit: Kristen Miller,…
Artist’s reconstruction of Ignacius dawsonae surviving six months of winter darkness in the extinct warm temperate ecosystem of Ellesmere Island, Arctic Canada. Credit: Kristen Miller,…
Archaeolemur skull showing a large and robust anterior dentition. Credit: Ian Towle Fascinating clues to the evolution of humans have been revealed through the analysis…
The researchers discovered that females who had given birth had lower levels of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. A study of primates reveals permanent changes in…
A new study investigated the differences and similarities of cells in the prefrontal cortex — the frontmost region of the brain, an area that plays…
The researchers have learned about species-specific differences in neuron architecture. There are differences in the neuronal architecture of primates and non-primates. A multinational research team…
A comprehensive family tree for primates has been created that covers more than 900 species. Fossil-based compilation reveals new information on the evolution and spread…
Associate Professor Bryan Fry faces off with a cobra at The University of Queensland. Credit: The University of Queensland The last common ancestor of chimps,…
Finding common musical traits across species may shed light on the biology and evolution of rhythm and music. Credit: Filippo Carugati Songbirds share the human…
A chimpanzee in Kibale National Park, Uganda. Credit: Daniel J. Field When an asteroid struck 66 million years ago and wiped out dinosaurs not related…
New research predicts that the loss of 108 threatened primates could doom an additional 176 parasite species to extinction, because they have no other suitable…
Research team now examines impact of food competition and climate change. A research team from Osnabrück University and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology…