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Chimpanzees

Two high ranking male chimps bond.

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

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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.

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

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VIDEO: A sanctuary in the Congo takes in orphaned chimpanzees

Chimps Gone Wild

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