Comprehensive reference genomes have now been assembled for six ape species: siamang (a Southeast Asian gibbon), Sumatran orangutan, Bornean orangutan, gorilla, bonobo and chimpanzee. Areas of their ...

DNA sequences for the chimpanzee, orangutans and more will help scientists to determine what sets humans apart from other ...

Two recent viral incidents have sparked a broader debate in China over animal care, safety lapses, and wildlife as entertainment.

The debate over human uniqueness is shifting as data has emerged suggesting that other animals can also generate cultural ...

An orangutan bit a zookeeper’s hand through a mesh barrier, causing a serious injury, a Washington zoo said. The incident happened Saturday, March 29, at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, the zoo ...

A zookeeper described the 43-year-old orangutan who has lived at the zoo his whole life as an intelligent, thoughtful ...

No evidence indicates any difference between males and females. The ribs and rib cage are excellent examples of the human body’s multifaceted and multifunctional design. They are strong enough ...

Crop-foraging orangutans were found to experience less ... Strategies on land use need to appreciate the diversity of human-wildlife relationships, she said. She also recommended considering ...

Through its observational style, the film provides an engaging look at both the human and animal experiences within a zoo setting, highlighting the rhythms of daily life in this unique environment.