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Two high ranking male chimps bond.

A ‘lexicon’ of chimp gestures may tell us things about our own language

Environment

Researchers at the University of St. Andrews have compiled a list of 66 gestures that that they say chimpanzees use to communicate with each other.Researchers at the University of St. Andrews have compiled a list of 66 gestures that that they say chimpanzees use to communicate with each other.

Should we harm captive great apes in order to save wild ones?

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Cecile and Stan at the Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center.

This African country is home to a chimpanzee rescue center

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Cecile and Stan at the Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center.

This African country is home to a chimpanzee rescue center

Environment

Research finds our social skills may be defining difference between humans, apes

Development & Education

VIDEO: A sanctuary in the Congo takes in orphaned chimpanzees

Orphaned chimpanzees are common in central Africa, their parents poached and killed for exotic restaurants or sold into the pet trade. But a sanctuary for young chimps is taking them in and hopes to return them to the wild.

Capturing the ape revolt in ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’

Arts, Culture & Media

Actor Andy Serkis on the artistry involved in playing motion capture characters, like the leader of the ape revolution, Caesar.

Playing for Animals and Humans

Musician Stan Strickland has played his saxophone for animals at the zoo, and for humans in many clubs. He tells host Steve Curwood about how gorillas respond to jazz, and leads the audience in an African chant to call back the light.

The World

People vs. Apes: Do Social Skills Give Us an Edge?

Environment

We humans are exceptionally good at manipulating our environment, but what makes us so successful compared with other primates? Ari Daniel Shapiro of our partner program NOVA reports.

The World

Work and Taxes: It’s an Animal’s Life!

Commentator Whit Gibbons wonders whether humans aren’t just one of many species who want to continue to do their jobs without disruption.