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Orangutans Offset Lost Nighttime Sleep With Daytime Naps

Researchers tracked 53 orangutans for 14 years to reveal that these primates compensate for sleep deprivation by taking naps averaging 76 minutes.

Capuchin Monkeys on Jicarón Island Display Fatal Infant Abduction Behavior

Young Male Capuchins on Jicarón Island Abduct Howler Monkey Infants in Lethal New Behavior

Chimpanzees Found to Drum with Rhythmic Intent, Revealing Subspecies-Specific Patterns

Germany Faces Renewed Debate Over Animal Testing as 2023 Data Shows Modest Declines

Study Reveals Dog Breeds' Skull Shapes Do Not Dictate Job Performance

Chimpanzees Exhibit 'Contagious Urination' Linked to Social Dynamics

Ants Exhibit Memory-Based Aggression Toward Rivals

Adult Chimpanzees Use Play to Strengthen Cooperation and Reduce Tension

Study Reveals Dogs Can Remember Toy Names for Two Years