apes

From left, the Pierolapithecus cranium shortly after discovery, after initial preparation, and after virtual reconstruction

Historical News

Extinct for 12 million years, this ancient ape is finally getting a ‘facelift’October 17, 2023

mother orangutan covered in blue shawl, lying on beige grass, cradles her newborn baby

Animal & Wildlife News

You could pick the name for adorable baby orangutan giving endangered species hopeSeptember 6, 2023

pic of two small black mangabey monkeys sitting on a tree branch surrounded by green leaves

Animal & Wildlife News

Human elbows and shoulders first evolved as brakes for climbing apesSeptember 5, 2023

Illustration of ape climbing tree

Historical News

Have great posture? Thank this 21-million-year-old ape for it!April 13, 2023

Animal & Wildlife News

Gorillas enjoy getting high — from spinning themselves dizzy, videos showMarch 13, 2023

Orangutan communication sheds light on human speech origins

Animal & Wildlife News

Just like ‘The Jungle Book’: Orangutans can really ‘talk,’ revealing origins of communicationDecember 20, 2022