CNN - Chimp Haven provides long-term care for chimpanzees who are no longer needed for laboratory research. It was established by a group of primatologists and is located on 200 forested acres about 20 miles southwest of Shreveport. The first chimpanzee
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Small Steps for Science Education
Inside Higher Ed - One postdoc who studied transposable elements in humans and chimpanzees is not only continuing his research, but also assisting a junior faculty member in teaching a course in evolution. He is also designing a new class in genetics and mentoring a
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Hug It Out, Monkey
Science Now - Like humans and chimpanzees, spider monkeys ( Ateles geoffroyi ) live in small groups that split apart to feed or hunt (or shop at Saks) and then rejoin later in the day. For years, researchers have noticed that these monkey reunions are often
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Do chimpanzees “hunt” for food? An Iowa State University researcher has witnessed a chimp spearing another creature for supper. But it’s unclear if it was luck or an indication that chimps have a more advanced ability to hunt.

In the wake of Charles Darwin’s 198th birthday last week, it’s worth noting that, even after so many years, as many as two-thirds of Americans doubt or reject outright his “dangerous idea” - the theory of evolution - notwithstanding its embrace by an overwhelming majority of scientists. If you’re wondering why there is such a disconnect between scientists and the rest of us, the reason was …

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