West Africa's chimpanzee population impacted by road construction: Study

The average population density of chimpanzee was lowest nearest the roads and peaked at the far away from them

Primates are facing an impending extinction crisis - but we know very little about what will actually protect them

By adopting an evidence-based approach to the conservation of primates, we can ensure they continue to enchant us in the future

World Rainforest Day: Goliath frogs need urgent conservation measures

Goliath frog population is estimated to have halved in the last 15 years

Nut-cracking chimpanzees, elephants reveal animals have intelligent cultures: Expert

Dr Ian Redmond has conducted research on mountain gorillas for more than 35 years through conservation work

Chimpanzees’ working memory is remarkably similar to our own

Chimpanzees are able to perform at a level comparable to seven-year-old children in a working memory task that requires them to constantly update …

Action is needed to save West Africa’s critically endangered chimpanzees

Are Pan troglodytes verus that live outside protected areas in West Africa doomed? May be not

Chimpanzees spotted smashing open and eating tortoises for the first time

Researchers found chimpanzees in Gabon regularly catch, kill and consume tortoises that have been grabbed from the forest floor

Pushed to the brink of extinction

The Nigeria-Cameroon Chimpanzee fights a losing battle against innumerable threats

What to do about Liberia's island colony of abandoned lab chimps?

These chimpanzees were intentionally infected with hepatitis and other pathogens to help develop a range of vaccines

Our vanishing cousins