A group set out on a dream fishing trip, expecting calm seas after the storm passed. Instead, a sudden rogue wave slammed into the boat, flipping it in seconds and throwing men into the ocean at night ...

How do great apes keep the peace? A new study shows a smooch, a snuggle or even a little hanky-panky can go a long way.

Chimpanzees and bonobos hug, touch and kiss before stressful situations, suggesting social reassurance may have evolved millions of years before humans.

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Our closest animal relatives, bonobos and chimpanzees, share a quick hug or a pat on the back before having their meal, to ...

More often, apes reach out to one another with friendly touch: embracing, patting and making gentle contact.” Chimpanzees ...

During an eight-month-long research trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, we studied consolation : the way bonobos and ...

During an eight-month-long research trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, we studied consolation: the ...

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Humans could learn from chimpanzees and bonobos, who turn to group members for physical comfort during tense moments.

Video shows a bonobo at the Memphis Zoo strike the safety glass as it leapt toward onlookers on the other side. Zoo officials says the animal never made it through ...