These fundamental distinctions, and the other criteria discussed in this comparison, can help determine which species prevail in combat. A chimp would win a fight against a human. Although chimps ...

For instance, chimpanzees are 1.35 times stronger than humans, and this would give them an incredible advantage in hand-to-hand combat. What’s more, chimps are extremely territorial, waging wars ...

Though very close in genetic relationship and virtually next-door neighbors, chimpanzees and a less-well-known species called bonobos in Zaire are socially poles apart. Only identified as a ...

National Geographic assigned Hugo to document chimp behaviors but also to film and photograph what they called “human interest”—Jane playing with the chimps and even washing her hair.

Like humans, chimpanzees can rise to the occasion in front of a large audience or fail miserably, scientists said. The team performed an experiment on six chimpanzees that have learned to use ...