Apes
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The chimpanzees of Comoé National Park, Ivory Coast, have come up with a resourceful way to stay hydrated, developing sticks to dip into tree holes and soak up water for consumption.
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Researchers have recorded videos of chimp parents actively teaching their young how to use tools, as opposed to the skills being passed down through observation alone.
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ScienceUs humans know that even if someone believes something, that thing may not in fact be true. According to new research, however, some of our fellow apes may likewise be aware that what people think doesn't necessarily mesh with reality.
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It’s generally assumed that great apes aren’t capable of controlling their voices, and that our ability to do so couldn’t have originated from them. A study turns that notion on its head, with evidence gathered from an adolescent orangutan indicating that the species is able to learn new sounds.
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Bonobo Chat is a proposed app, that would allow humans to communicate with bonobos using tablets.
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ScienceThe SAISBECO project is developing facial recognition software, for the study of wild apes.