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·December 12, 2019

How humans learned to dance; from the Chimpanzee Conga

Studying the evolution of human dance, psychologists discovered chimpanzees also perform duo dance-like behaviors similar to a conga line. Read More

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·July 30, 2018

Great Tit Birds Have as Much Impulse Control as Chimps

Researchers report the great tit, a common European songbird, has similar impulse control to that of larger, more cognitively advanced animals. Read More

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·July 6, 2018

Chimpanzee Personality Traits Linked to Their Brain Structure

Researchers report personality traits in chimpanzees are correlated to the size of their hippocampus. The study reports greater hippocampal volume is linked to an increase in alpha behavior and decreased self regulatory function. Read More

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·February 8, 2018

Chimpanzee Self Control is Related to Intelligence

According to researchers, a chimpanzees' general intelligence is correlated with their ability to delay gratification and exert self control. Read More

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·August 22, 2017

Both Chimps and Humans Spontaneously Imitate Each Other’s Actions

Researchers reveal the social divide between chimps and humans isn't as clear cut as once thought. Observing both animals and visitors at a zoo, researchers discovered about 10% of the actions produced by one species was an imitation of the other species. Read More

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·August 12, 2017

Chimpanzees Learn Rock-Paper-Scissors

Study reveals chimpanzees are able to learn the circular relationship between hand patterns in the game 'rock-paper-scissors' as well as a four year old child. Read More