Ashes is a 13 year old chimpanzee that has literally no hair on its body. When he was born, Ashes had a beautiful fur, but by the time he turned one, he was completely bald. picked by MissWinkle 5 months ago

This female chimpanzee was said to be the first non-human to acquire human language. She died of natural causes at the research institute where she was kept. picked by Proverb 9 months ago

A woman in Austria is engaged in a legal battle to win legal guardianship of a chimpanzee to fight for its "human" rights. Keeper Paula Stibbe, a native Briton, said primates such as Matthew -- the chimp in question -- should be given the same rights as human beings in the legal system. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

At least she cleaned up after herself! picked by suebe 2 years ago

It's a fact that our primate relatives can become aggressive and depressed when bored, just like us. But hiring a weirdo in face paint to keep them entertained? picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

It's suppertime at the rest home. The new residents whoop. They clap. They shiver the timbers of their cages. picked by suebe 1 year ago

Scientists continue to find similarities between humans and chimps. They share most of our genes, they make and use tools, and they grasp some English pretty well, too. Now researchers find that we share a similar brain pattern when communicating. picked by MandolinOrange 5 months ago

...gone awry. Ew, ew, ew! picked by Ellz 9 months ago

Officially the world's oldest chimp, Cheeta appeared opposite Johnny Weissmuller in 12 films. He enjoyed a sugar-free birthday cake. Ungowa! picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

Jane Goodall discusses highlights and low points of her experiences in the jungle. She shows how progress is helping research (DNA analysis) and hurting the environment (clear-cutting). And she draws a dozen parallels between primate and human behavior, making the point that we really aren't all that different. (Jane Rocks)! picked by ogri2003 1 year ago

We all know not to feed the animals when visiting the zoo. Now the Antwerp Zoo has urged visitors to, please, stop staring at the chimpanzees. picked by suebe 1 year ago

This is Hilarious picked by stinkobinko 10 months ago

A 42-year-old chimpanzee who is toilet-trained and can eat with a knife and fork is believed to be at large in a Southern California forest.

Moe served as his owner's best man at wedding. picked by bevissimo 3 weeks ago

"Showing one's teeth is a submission signal in primates. When someone smiles at me, all I see is a chimpanzee begging for it's life." picked by marli 8 months ago

A female chimpanzee is pregnant at a sanctuary where the male chimps get vasectomies! picked by tundramonkey 2 years ago

The Great Ape Trust in Des Moines, Iowa, is home to seven Bonobos -- a close relative of the chimpanzee -- and three orangutans. But if you think Iowa might be a strange place for them to live, don't say it out loud … these apes understand English.

Really...

No kidding.... picked by drnothing 1 year ago