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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Scientists Reconstructed the Face of 'Little Foot'. They Noticed an Unexpected Similarity

Researchers have digitally reconstructed the face of the ancient australopithecus named 'Little Foot,' revealing unexpected similarities with both modern primates and other australopithecus fossils.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Bonobos, goodbye peace fairy tale: the new study dismantles the myth of females being better than males

A new study challenges the notion that female bonobos are inherently better than males, stirring debate about gender dynamics in both primates and humans.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
Life & Tech

Have wolves learned to use tools?

The article discusses the potential discovery that wolves may possess the ability to use tools, a behavior typically associated only with humans and certain primates.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Sensation: The youthful quality of skin gives a miraculous connection, which only operates after a person's birth

Researchers have discovered a significant feature of skin development that challenges current understanding of aging and healing, linked to a microscopic structure present in humans and some animals but absent in primates.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Meta AI Glasses Capture Primates Moments, Major Allegations, Case Reaches Court

A major controversy has erupted in the US regarding Meta's smart glasses, with accusations about privacy violations leading to a court case.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ NPR
Life & Tech

Was that really Jim Carrey? The internet had thoughts but the quiz has answers

The article discusses a recent internet quiz that gauged people's knowledge about primate news, promising interesting insights into the behaviors and events involving apes and monkeys.

Mar 6 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Why Do Humans Have Jawbones That Only They Possess?

The article discusses the evolutionary origin and significance of the human jaw, emphasizing that it is a unique feature among primates, with new research suggesting that it may not have evolved for a specific purpose but rather as a byproduct of changes in the skull structure.

Mar 4 โ€ข 01:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

The Reason Why We Should Be Active During the Day and Rest at Night [Gang Seok-ki's Scientific Landscape]

A recent article discusses how humans and other primates have evolved to be diurnal and the health implications of living contrary to our natural circadian rhythms.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Other 'Punches' Who Have Had to Learn to Live Without Their Mothers

The article discusses how young primates, separated from their mothers due to illegal trafficking or rejection at birth, require immediate socialization to integrate into groups.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Gorillas in the Mist: A Czech Woman Spent a Year Among the Largest Primates

A Czech woman narrates her experience spending a year living alongside gorillas in their natural habitat.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Love or survival? What science says about the rejected monkey that 'adopted' a plush toy

A rejected Japanese macaque named Punch has gained worldwide attention for adopting a plush toy after being dismissed by its mother, prompting discussions on the nature of maternal bonds and emotional instincts in primates.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Pet owners warned of 2 law changes in March and April all you need to know

Pet owners in England face significant new laws starting in March and April 2026, including harsher penalties for dog attacks and stricter licensing for private primate ownership.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

NEW SCIENTIST โŸฉ Humans are the only primates with a chin โ€“ now we finally know why

Researchers studied the skulls of 532 humans and monkeys to explain the origins of the chin.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Maternal rejection of Punch the monkey is a natural phenomenon not only among primates

Punch, a rejected Japanese macaque infant, finds solace in a toy orangutan and rises to fame on social media amidst discussions on maternal rejection in primates.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Scandal at a Thai airport: tried to board a plane with live animals in his suitcase and ended up arrested

An individual was arrested at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Thailand for attempting to travel with live animals, including turtles and primates, hidden in his suitcase.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Trump blasted by Obama as ex-president breaks silence over vile apes meme

Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump for posting a racist video depicting the Obamas as primates, describing the current state of US politics as a 'clown show.'

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Human Jaw is an Evolutionary Byproduct

New research suggests the unique structure of the human jaw may have evolved without direct adaptive necessity, distinguishing humans from other primates like chimpanzees.

Feb 13 โ€ข 05:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chimpanzee Like a Child? Experiment Undermines the Belief in Human Uniqueness

An experiment involving the chimpanzee Kanzi challenges the belief in human cognitive uniqueness by investigating aspects of cognitive abilities in primates.

Feb 8 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Unprecedented experiment suggests that primates may have the capacity for imagination

Scientists conducted the first study indicating that monkeys possess the ability to engage in pretend play, a trait previously thought to be exclusive to humans.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

A study shows that monkeys can play tea with imaginary water: "It's exciting"

A study from Johns Hopkins University reveals that bonobos can engage in imaginative play, such as pretending to make tea with imaginary water, an ability previously thought unique to humans.

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

It is neither an 'accident' nor a lack of partners: the reasons for homosexual behavior in primates

A study suggests that homosexual behavior is more common in long-lived species with complex social structures living in challenging environments.

Jan 12 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Homosexuality is present in all primate groups: "It seems to have emerged long ago"

The article discusses the presence of homosexual behavior among all primate groups, highlighting that same-sex relationships are more common in complex social species or harsher environments.

Jan 12 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Shocking Findings in a Suitcase at Chicago Airport: Seized 'Mummies' of Monkeys and Primates' Meat!

Authorities at Chicago Airport discovered shocking items in a suitcase, including 'mummies' of monkeys and primates' meat, leading to a significant seizure.

Dec 30 โ€ข 21:41 UTC

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