New World primates have only one HP gene, whereas chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans have three (haptoglobin, HP; haptoglobin-related, HPR; haptoglobin-primate, HPP) and humans have two genes (HP ...

Gorillas are some of the most powerful creatures on Earth, but their biology is as fascinating as it is complex. These incredible primates possess immense strength, yet their behavior shows a ...

After being kept in hypersleep during a long expedition into deep space, an astronaut crew crash-lands in the 40th century on a planet where highly intelligent non-human ape species are dominant and ...

Despite pressure from animal rights groups to shut it down, Oregon Health & Science University’s primate research center just got another big vote of confidence — from the federal government.

Because there's nothing comforting or romantic about a gallon of gorilla shit, amirite? Johnson wasn't speaking about any of the scenes that will pop up in Materialists, thankfully, but was taking ...

The encounter remained peaceful throughout the video, and after a gentle hug from the primate, it decided to move on from the humans. Even though this encounter was a sweet moment shared between a ...

A new report, “Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates,” catalogs the species closest to the brink. Compiled by more than 100 scientists and conservationists, it’s a ...

Hainan Gibbon. Image by Pixabay via Pexels. Gibbons are a fascinating group of primates that stand out for their remarkable vocalizations and agile movements. Often referred to as the “lesser apes,” ...

Mountain gorillas are distinguished by their thick fur, which helps them survive in the colder climates of their high-altitude habitat. Typically, they live in groups led by a dominant silverback male ...