In contrast to previous studies on human food-sharing practices, female Guinea baboons have diverse sources of meat and do not rely heavily on their primary males. The researchers observed that females often catch prey themselves and access alternative sources of meat.
SourceDeutsches Primatenzentrum (DPZ)/German Primate Center·JournalAmerican Journal of Biological Anthropology·TypeObservational study·DateAug 10, 2026
The first complete marmoset genome is now available, providing a high-quality reference for studying complex diseases like Alzheimer's. The new genome reveals variation in genes linked to Alzheimer's disease, as well as immune system genes and previously un-catalogued ribosomal DNA genes.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·JournalCell·DateAug 6, 2026
Researchers used fossil skulls and virtual models to find that the neocortex's expansion was tied to increased visual input. The study challenges a long-held idea about how primates developed large brains.
SourceDuke University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 6, 2026
In a new study, researchers found that wild capuchin monkeys prioritize stones with proven track records of cracking nuts, even if they're not the mechanically optimal choice. This demonstrates that primates rely on durable physical traces to guide their tool selection.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·DateAug 5, 2026
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A new study from the University of Kansas has introduced a new species of ancient primate, Tetonius varleyorum, which suggests its evolution might be more complex than previously thought. The discovery of this fossil at Smiley Draw in Wyoming provides fresh detail to the biogeographic and evolutionary history of primates.
Researchers at Emory University developed an AI system, CapuchinAI, to automate cognitive studies of capuchin monkeys in the wild using facial recognition and real-time testing. The system identifies individual capuchins with 97% accuracy and provides a scalable field method for cognitive testing.
SourceEmory University·JournalAmerican Journal of Primatology·TypeImaging analysis·DateJul 29, 2026
Researchers found that primates play, groom and care for animals from different species, hinting at social curiosity and readiness to form cross-species bonds. These behaviors may represent evolutionary building blocks for human-animal companionship.
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Researchers at Kyoto University successfully eliminated hepatitis C virus in six chimpanzees using direct-acting antiviral therapy, improving their liver function and health. However, two chimpanzees died of liver cancer, highlighting the need for further study and potential drug resistance.
SourceKyoto University·JournalJournal of Medical Virology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 26, 2026
A new species of colobus monkey, 'Likweli', has been identified by its distinctive facial markings and unique call. The rare species is found in the dense forests of Lomami National Park and is considered Endangered due to its small geographic range and population size.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS One·TypeObservational study·DateJul 15, 2026
A previously unknown species of African monkey, Colobus congoensis, has been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The species, known locally as Likweli, features a distinctive orange face patch and is one of the rarest discoveries in modern primatology.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalPLOS One·TypeObservational study·DateJul 15, 2026
Researchers confirm discovery of new African monkey species Colobus congoensis, previously unknown in over 75 years. The species is distinct from other African colobus monkeys with unique cranial, dental, and skeletal characteristics.
SourceThe Graduate Center, CUNY·JournalPLOS One·DateJul 15, 2026
A new tool generates realistic monkey body animations, revealing an uncanny valley effect where macaques prefer less realistic avatars to highly realistic ones. The study provides the first evidence that non-human primates experience this phenomenon.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 14, 2026
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A team of wildlife health experts and surgeons from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and UC San Diego Health performed a groundbreaking mastoidectomy on Mizani, a 12-year-old western lowland gorilla. The procedure successfully treated an infection that had spread into portions of his skull, allowing him to make a full recovery.
A University of Auckland scientist has uncovered the fates of chimpanzees who starred in seminal psychological studies. The apes were transported to Europe after the research centre closed down, where they faced harsh conditions, inadequate diet and social upheaval, leading to their premature deaths.
SourceUniversity of Auckland·JournalEuropean Psychologist·TypeCase study·DateJul 13, 2026
A recent study found that protecting primates in China's Yunnan province can also protect other animals and plants, highlighting the importance of umbrella species conservation. The research showed that large-bodied vertebrates need vast areas to support populations, which are habitats for many other species.
New analysis supports the brain lag hypothesis, suggesting that some primate lineages' brain sizes overshot expectations after catching up with body size. This finding implies that large-brained primates may have evolved to form complex social groups for protection.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS One·TypeObservational study·DateJul 1, 2026
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Researchers at UCL found that some small-bodied primates experience a tight cephalopelvic fit during childbirth due to their large newborn heads. These species, such as American monkeys and bushbabies, have developed adaptations to make the process less difficult, including pelvic expansion or delayed pelvic bone fusion.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 29, 2026
A study reveals that the rhythmic structure of laughter has remained constant in all living great apes, including humans, for at least 15 million years. This finding offers unexpected clues to the evolution of human speech, suggesting that sophisticated vocal control is a fundamental building block.
SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 25, 2026
New research reveals orangutans selectively consume certain medicinal plants in specific sequences, suggesting 'self-medication' behaviors. The study, based on 20 years of observations, found plant combinations with known medicinal benefits are eaten consistently beyond simple nutrition needs.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalScientific Reports·DateJun 18, 2026
In a study on Japanese macaques, researchers found that semi-shade is an important thermoregulatory option under hot, dry conditions. The macaques preferred semi-shade over full shade or sun when it was hot and dry, but not humid. This suggests that semi-shade may play a significant role in helping endotherms cope with heat stress.
SourceKyoto University·JournalPrimates·TypeObservational study·DateJun 3, 2026
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Researchers discovered that strokes cause a chain reaction within the brain, leading to neuronal cell death. They found that blocking collagen production can prevent this damage and even restore motor function in paralyzed monkeys. The new drug KDS12025 reduces hydrogen peroxide levels and prevents the entire process from being triggered.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalCell Metabolism·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 27, 2026
In a unique behavior, monkeys on Gibraltar have learned to eat dirt to help them digest the junk food consumed by tourists, which disrupts their gut microbiome. The researchers found that geophagy is socially learned and has become part of the macaques' culture, with different troops having preferences for certain types of soil.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalScientific Reports·TypeObservational study·DateApr 22, 2026
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin observe permanent fission in wild chimpanzees, resulting in sustained intergroup violence. The findings suggest that relational dynamics can drive polarization and lethal conflict in chimps without language, ethnicity, or ideology.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalScience·DateApr 9, 2026
Researchers observed female baboons' vaginal tract altering sperm survival based on male genetic makeup, with strongest responses to genetically similar males. The study suggests post-copulatory mate selection via vaginal immune responses and pH in the baboon species.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 31, 2026
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Four UMass Amherst researchers have been elected as American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows for their distinguished contributions to various fields. Om Parkash Dhankher's work in agricultural biotechnology has led to the development of arsenic-free rice and phytoremediation of toxic metals.
Researchers at Kyoto University's EHUB center analyzed the musical performances of a 26-year-old male chimpanzee named Ayumu. The study found that Ayumu's instrumental sound-making was not random and exhibited isochronous intervals, similar to a metronome.
SourceKyoto University·JournalAnnals of the New York Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 25, 2026
A study published in PLOS One found that humans can recognize and mimic emotional expressions of non-human primates, indicating a strong empathetic response. The researchers assessed facial expressions and emotional states of participants, revealing a strong connection between humans and non-human primates
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS One·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 11, 2026
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.
Scientists have discovered the southernmost Purgatorius fossils, challenging long-standing assumptions about archaic primate habitats. The new findings suggest that these early primates originated in the north and spread southward, diversifying after the mass extinction event.
SourceThe Graduate Center, CUNY·JournalJournal of Vertebrate Paleontology·DateMar 3, 2026
The discovery of miniscule Purgatorius fossils in Colorado provides fresh insights into the evolution of the earliest-known relative of all primates. The find suggests that archaic primates originated in the north and spread southward, diversifying soon after the mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous Period.
SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalJournal of Vertebrate Paleontology·TypeObservational study·DateMar 3, 2026
A gene therapy platform successfully mapped the living brain noninvasively, using engineered proteins to track gene expression in different brain regions. This technology has the potential to reveal critical information about cellular activity and neurological disease progression.
SourceRice University·JournalNeuron·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2026
A new study published in Global Ecology and Conservation found that released animals, like Bengal slow lorises, are at risk of being attacked by territorial peers. Only two out of nine released animals survived, with the others dying due to fatal attacks.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalGlobal Ecology and Conservation·DateFeb 25, 2026
Research reveals that hunting pressure is shrinking safe space for mandrills in Equatorial Guinea's Monte Alén National Park. Mandrills are adapting to changing conditions by focusing on high-quality sites with limited human impact.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalAmerican Journal of Primatology·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 24, 2026
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Researchers found that hot spring bathing in Japanese macaques subtly reshapes their relationships with parasites and gut microbes. The study suggests that behavior can shape the animal holobiont and act as an important driver of animal health.
SourceKyoto University·JournalPrimates·TypeObservational study·DateJan 19, 2026
Dr. Noritaka Ichinohe challenges the long-held assumption that averaging away individual differences is necessary in psychiatric research. Instead, biological heterogeneity is seen as a phenomenon demanding explanation. The author's work on primate brain mapping and molecular subtyping has identified convergence points between species ...
SourceGenomic Press·JournalGenomic Psychiatry·TypeNews article·DateJan 6, 2026
The study demonstrates the auditory cortex's ability to integrate fine-scale and coarse-scale temporal cues during synchronization, with better performance in macaques compared to the middle glandular body. The nonlinguistic oddball paradigm shows promise for clinical applications in psychiatric disorders and future research should exp...
SourceResearch·JournalResearch·TypeNews article·DateDec 14, 2025
Male bonobos focus their mating efforts on females who have reached maximum swelling and are older, indicating a higher probability of ovulation. This flexible strategy allows them to overcome the unreliable nature of female fertility signals.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeObservational study·DateDec 9, 2025
A study by UCLA's Brian Wood and University of Michigan's John Mitani found a link between lethal aggression, territorial expansion, and improved reproductive success in wild chimpanzees. The Ngogo group's territory grew after coordinated attacks, leading to increased fertility and survival rates among females.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 17, 2025
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.
Researchers developed a novel method called cytoarchitecture-based link estimation (CABLE) to infer axonal pathways from routine histology, reconstructing three-dimensional whole-brain fiber tracts at cellular scale. CABLE outperforms existing neuroimaging tools in resolving complex geometries and has potential applications in psychiat...
SourceShenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalNature Methods·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 14, 2025
Researchers analyzed ape skulls to find that humans evolved the largest brain size and flattest face among closely related species. This rapid evolution suggests a strong link between cranial structure and cognitive abilities, but social factors may also play a role in human skull development.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society of London B Biological Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 21, 2025
Two muriqui species, largest primates in the Americas, face significant habitat loss due to climate change. By 2090, up to 61% of their suitable habitats may be reduced, mainly confined to coastal regions of the Atlantic Forest.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalJournal for Nature Conservation·DateOct 15, 2025
A year-long study on Japanese macaques found that their gut microbiome composition and fermentative ability adjust seasonally to improve digestive efficiency. The study reveals that mature leaf consumption boosts the fermentative ability of the gut microbiome, helping monkeys handle chemically defended foods during harsh winters.
SourceKyoto University·JournalEcology and Evolution·TypeObservational study·DateSep 25, 2025
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Researchers at UC Berkeley find that chimpanzees consume about 14 grams of pure ethanol per day, equivalent to one standard American drink. This chronic exposure suggests a dietary heritage of alcohol from our common ancestor with chimpanzees.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalScience Advances·TypeObservational study·DateSep 17, 2025
A new study links the size of male proboscis monkeys' noses to their unique vocal characteristics, suggesting a significant impact on individual identity. The findings shed light on the complex interplay between anatomy, acoustics, and social behavior in animals, with potential implications for human communication.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalJournal of The Royal Society Interface·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 3, 2025
Young orangutans develop nighttime nest building skills via observational social learning by closely watching their mothers build nests. They practice these complex constructions to become skilled nest builders, with a strong emphasis on active watching and learning from mistakes.
SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 29, 2025
Research finds lemurs evolved in multiple successive radiations, with hybridization contributing to new species emergence. Over 100 lemur species exist, but many are endangered due to habitat destruction and climate change.
SourceDeutsches Primatenzentrum (DPZ)/German Primate Center·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 27, 2025
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A study by Steve Chang explores how oxytocin influences brain activity to shape social behavior in rhesus monkeys. The researchers found that oxytocin increased activity in the basolateral amygdala and anterior cingulate cortex when monkeys were socially motivated, maintaining beneficial decisions and social task behavior.
SourceSociety for Neuroscience·JournalJNeurosci·DateAug 11, 2025
Female gorillas avoid groups with males they grew up with and instead seek out familiar females, highlighting the importance of social relationships in dispersal decisions. The study reveals that investing in these relationships can be crucial for cooperation within groups.
SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 6, 2025
A study published in PNAS suggests that early primates evolved in North America's cold climate with hot summers and freezing winters, rather than warm tropical forests. This finding challenges the long-held narrative and provides insights into how ancient primates adapted to survive climate change.
SourceUniversity of Reading·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 5, 2025
Researchers observed 22 wild chimpanzees and found that their communication style was similar to that of their mother and maternal relatives, but not their father and paternal relatives. This suggests that chimpanzees may learn their communication behavior through social interaction with their mothers.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeObservational study·DateAug 5, 2025
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Researchers have identified 48 previously unknown bacterial species in the indri's microbiome, which is largely established through transmission between members of the same social group. This finding has significant implications for preserving the species' habitat and preventing extinction.
SourceUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona·JournalThe ISME Journal·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 5, 2025
A new study has coined the term 'scrumping' to describe great apes' fondness for eating ripe, fermented fruit from the forest floor. The researchers suggest that this behavior may have played a significant role in the evolution of human alcohol tolerance.
SourceDartmouth College·JournalBioScience·TypeLiterature review·DateJul 31, 2025
Researchers have identified a single genetic difference in Fas Ligand, an immune protein, that makes it vulnerable to being disabled by plasmin, a tumor-associated enzyme. This vulnerability seems unique to humans and may contribute to the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis Health·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 2, 2025
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Researchers have uncovered a new species of Swaindelphys, a large metatherian that lived around 60 million years ago in Texas' Big Bend National Park. The species, dubbed Swaindelphys solastella, is significantly larger than similar species known from the same period.
SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalJournal of Vertebrate Paleontology·DateJun 23, 2025
In a study published in PLOS, gelada monkeys demonstrated an understanding of complex vocal exchanges involving distress calls and prosocial comforting responses. The monkeys exhibited surprise when such vocal exchanges were manipulated to violate their expectations.
Researchers found that eastern and western chimpanzees exhibit different drumming patterns, including evenly spaced hits and alternating intervals. Western chimpanzees use a faster tempo and integrated their drumming earlier in pant-hoot vocalizations.
SourceCell Press·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeObservational study·DateMay 9, 2025
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A new study of gorillas found that friendly relationships have varying costs and benefits, depending on group size and sex. For example, female gorillas with strong social bonds tend to get ill less often, but have fewer offspring.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 5, 2025
A team of researchers has comprehensively predicted the location of non-B DNA structures in great apes using newly available telomere-to-telomere genomes. The study suggests that non-B DNA is enriched in these segments and may play a role in genetic diseases and cancer, with potential new functions discovered.
SourcePenn State·JournalNucleic Acids Research·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 24, 2025
A study by University College London anthropologists found that macaque mothers experience a short period of physical restlessness after the death of an infant, but do not exhibit typical human signs of grief. In contrast to human bereavement, macaque mothers spent less time resting in the first two weeks after their infants' deaths.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalBiology Letters·TypeObservational study·DateApr 15, 2025
Researchers discovered how monkeys produce 'voice breaks' and 'ultra-yodels' using their vocal membranes, which allow for a wider range of calls. These unique vocalizations enable monkeys to communicate in different ways, particularly in complex social lives.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·DateApr 2, 2025
Tadashi Isa returns to NIPS as director with goal to foster young researchers and maintain balance between cutting-edge research and collaborative studies. He aims to elevate physiological and neuroscience research in Japan to a world-class level.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·DateApr 2, 2025
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