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Strength Showdown: The World’s Strongest Primates and What They Reveal About Humans
science18 days ago

Strength Showdown: The World’s Strongest Primates and What They Reveal About Humans

An illustrated tour of the world’s strongest primates—from gorillas and chimpanzees to gibbons, indris, muriquis and the extinct gigantomyth Gigantopithecus—explains how size, leverage, grip, and locomotion shape their power; humans are not built for raw power but excel at throwing, chimp muscles pack more power per kilogram than ours, and popular belief that a fight with a chimp would be winnable persists (22% of US men according to YouGov).

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|
#chimpanzee#gigantopithecus#gorilla
Chimp at 1997 Zoo Surprises Scientists with Rock-Throwing Behavior
science4 months ago

Chimp at 1997 Zoo Surprises Scientists with Rock-Throwing Behavior

In 1997, a chimpanzee named Santino at Furuvik Zoo in Sweden demonstrated remarkable behavior by planning and preparing to throw rocks at visitors, including gathering and fracturing stones, which indicated a level of future planning and deception previously thought unique to humans. This discovery provided significant insights into primate cognition and behavior.

via IFLScience|
#animal-behavior#chimpanzee#planning
Jane Goodall, Renowned Primatologist and Conservationist, Passes Away at 91
obituaries4 months ago

Jane Goodall, Renowned Primatologist and Conservationist, Passes Away at 91

Jane Goodall, a renowned primatologist and conservationist known for her groundbreaking research on wild chimpanzees, has died at 91. Her work in Tanzania in the 1960s revolutionized understanding of primate behavior, challenged scientific conventions, and inspired global conservation efforts. She also became a prominent advocate for animal rights and environmental preservation, founding the Jane Goodall Institute and earning numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

via The New York Times|
#animal-behavior#chimpanzee#conservation
"Scientist Parents' Extraordinary Adoption of Chimpanzee as Baby's Sister Ends Bitterly"
science-and-psychology2 years ago

"Scientist Parents' Extraordinary Adoption of Chimpanzee as Baby's Sister Ends Bitterly"

In 1931, psychologist parents Winthrop and Luella Kellogg attempted to raise their son alongside a chimpanzee named Gua in a nature versus nurture experiment, but abandoned it after nine months due to chilling changes in their son's behavior. The experiment involved cruel tests and attempts to teach Gua human behaviors, but ultimately failed to humanize her. The study concluded that there are limits to the humanization of non-human species. Tragically, their son Donald later took his own life at the age of 43, and Gua died in captivity after contracting pneumonia.

via Daily Mail|
#chimpanzee#human-behavior#nature-vs-nurture
Chimpanzee's Emotional Reunion with the Sky After 28 Years in Captivity
animal-welfare2 years ago

Chimpanzee's Emotional Reunion with the Sky After 28 Years in Captivity

Vanilla, a 28-year-old chimpanzee who spent her entire life in a cage, saw the open sky for the first time at a sanctuary in Florida. Vanilla was previously housed in a New York biomedical research laboratory and later moved to the now-closed Wildlife Waystation in California. After the sanctuary closed, Vanilla and four other chimps were relocated to a Florida sanctuary. In a heartwarming video, Vanilla is seen leaping into the arms of another chimp and looking up at the sky, marking her newfound freedom.

via USA TODAY|
#animal-sanctuary#animal-welfare#chimpanzee
Chimpanzee's Emotional Moment: 28 Years in Captivity Ends with First Glimpse of Open Sky
animal-welfare2 years ago

Chimpanzee's Emotional Moment: 28 Years in Captivity Ends with First Glimpse of Open Sky

Vanilla, a 28-year-old chimpanzee, experienced the open sky for the first time in her life after being rehomed at Save the Chimps sanctuary in Florida. Previously housed in a biomedical research laboratory and later at California's Wildlife Waystation, Vanilla had only seen the sky through the top of a cage. A video capturing her awe-inspiring reaction to the vast open sky has gone viral. Vanilla is now part of a chimpanzee family group with access to a 3-acre island, where she can explore and enjoy her newfound freedom.

via KSAT San Antonio|
#animal-welfare#biomedical-research#chimpanzee
Chimpanzee's Joyful Liberation: Witnessing the Sky After 28 Years
animal-welfare2 years ago

Chimpanzee's Joyful Liberation: Witnessing the Sky After 28 Years

Vanilla, a 29-year-old chimpanzee, experienced the sky and outdoor freedom for the first time at the Save the Chimps Sanctuary in Fort Pierce. Previously, she had spent her life in a brutal testing laboratory, living in a suspended cage. The sanctuary, which is home to 12 chimpanzee families rescued from labs, provides them with ample space to roam and a chance to live a more natural life.

via WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm|
#animal-rescue#animal-welfare#chimpanzee