Studying the evolution of human dance, psychologists discovered chimpanzees also perform duo dance-like behaviors similar to a conga line.
Researchers report the great tit, a common European songbird, has similar impulse control to that of larger, more cognitively advanced animals.
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.
According to researchers, a chimpanzees' general intelligence is correlated with their ability to delay gratification and exert self control.
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.
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.
A Kent State University study reveals the brains of older chimpanzees show similar pathology to Alzheimer's disease in humans.
New discoveries about chimpanzees plays an important role in the neurobiological foundation of personality traits, researchers report.