apes
A new study: Apes have amazing memory – they recognize their friends after decades
A new study shows that apes can recognize pictures of their friends even after not seeing them for more than 25 years. The study demonstrates the longest-lasting social memory found in animals other than humans.
Kate Yakimchuk research animal adaptation memory forming intelligence Animals 7 January 2024
Why apes can't talk: Intelligent, but physically incapable
Apes, such as chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, have complex cognitive abilities and can communicate using various non-verbal methods. At the same time, they cannot speak in the same way humans do due to a combination of biological, anatomical, and cognitive factors.
Kate Yakimchuk wildlife speech nature facts Animals 20 August 2023
How intelligent chimpanzees actually are: Nature is amazing
Chimpanzees are highly intelligent primates and are considered one of the most intelligent animals on Earth, sharing approximately 98% of their DNA with humans. Their intelligence is evident in various aspects of their behavior and cognitive abilities.
Kate Yakimchuk chimpanzee nature intelligence Animals 31 July 2023
How apes are similar to humans: The habits we share
Apes and humans are surprisingly similar sometimes, and we also share some habits and personality traits. These animals are often claimed to be extremely intelligent, and it's not surprise, why.
Kate Yakimchuk humans intelligence animal facts Animals 9 July 2023
The smartest apes: Learn more about the most intelligent kinds
People already know that monkeys are extremely intelligent animals, who often act pretty much human-like. Some of them can use tools and even communicate with sign language.
Kate Yakimchuk monkeys intelligence wild animals animal facts Animals 30 June 2023