Scientists reflect on the life and work of a researcher whose discoveries made them rethink what it means to be human. By Carl Zimmer and Emily Anthes Most people know Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday ...

We all know that chimpanzees and other animals are extremely intelligent and deeply emotional. And now a recent and extremely detailed study shows just how smart chimpanzees can be and that there are ...

Jane Goodall, who spent decades studying chimpanzees and advocating for their protection, uncovered something unexpected in her work: These primates helped reverse a climate disaster that occurred ...

Chimpanzees are among the most intelligent primates, but that intelligence is paired with extreme physical strength and aggression. Documented attacks show that they can inflict severe and sometimes ...

Primatologist Birutė Galdikas died on March 24, 2026, and an era of science that began in the forests of Tanzania, Rwanda and Borneo studying humanity’s closest living relatives more than half a ...