Humans Evolved Flexible, Lopsided Brains
The two halves of the human brain are not symmetrical. This lopsidedness, which arises during brain development, may be a stamp of the adaptability of the human brain, a new study suggests. Full story
Chimps Trade Tools To Help Out Pals
Chimps who work together know what their partners need to achieve a goal, and they're happy to lend a helping hand, recent research finds. Full story
Monkeying Around With Puzzles Makes Chimps Happy
Chimpanzees don't need to be rewarded for playing with brainteasers. Like humans with a crossword puzzle, they're motivated by the challenge alone, new research finds. Full story
Chimps in England get Valentine's Day treat
Chimpanzees at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire received a special Valentine's dinner on Monday. TODAY.com's Richard Lui reports.
Chimps learn tool use by watching others
Chimpanzees can learn to use tools more efficiently by watching how others use them, new research suggests. The findings help illuminate ways that culture could evolve in nonhuman animals. Full story
Opposable thumbs up for lab chimp sanctuary
Rachel Maddow reports on how a federal law passed in 2000 to create a sanctuary for chimpanzees used for research has allowed the National Institute for Health to recommend reducing the number of chimps kept for testing, with the remaining sent to Chimp Haven, the sanctuary set up by the 2000 law.
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Chimp braves freezing cold in Wales
A chimp named Nakima walks around the Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary wearing a blanket to combat the freezing temperatures. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
How chimps play the sharing game
A video from Emory University's Yerkes National Primate Research Center explains how chimpanzees were tested on their preference for fair outcomes when it comes to sharing goodies.
Elderly chimp gives birth to bundle of joy
An elderly chimpanzee at a reserve in China has given birth to a daughter. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
Chimp underwent surgery after attacking student
One of the chimps that attacked American student Andrew Oberle last week was reportedly operated on for four hours after being shot in the stomach by rescuers trying to save Oberle. Experts are now saying the attack was likely due to territorial behavior. NBC’s Michelle Kosinski reports.
Chimp attack victim’s family issues statement
The family of an American researcher hospitalized in South Africa after two chimpanzees savagely attacked him say it is a miracle he is still alive and showing signs of improvement.
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