What you need to know:Baby dies in chimpanzee attack as residents demand action. Residents of Wiliya Village in Budongo Sub-county, Masindi District, are in shock after a chimpanzee attacked and ...

Chimpanzees are among the most intelligent animals on Earth - and also some of the most complex. They use tools, communicate, and even organize coordinated group hunts. But their behavior can also ...

If you’ve paid any attention to chimpanzees in the news recently, you’ve probably noticed that they have a PR problem. On the 16th of February in Stamford, Connecticut, a chimp named Travis was shot ...

When people find out we study chimpanzees, they usually ask about their dark side. “You know chimpanzees kill each other, right?” or “Aren’t they the only animals besides humans that wage wars?” ...

Chimpanzees have a reputation for being aggressive, while bonobos are often seen as their peaceful counterparts. This contrast has frequently been used to explain different sides of human nature.

A baboon on top of a sign post in Buliisa. A chimpanzee has attacked and critically injured a child in Hoima.Photo by Emmanuel Okello.

Charla Nash in her home in Boston, Massachusetts on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Nash received a full-face transplant in 2011 after being attacked by a chimpanzee. (Scott Eisen for The Stamford Advocate) ...