chimps

African chimps decline 'alarming'

BBC News | Science/Nature | World Edition  Fri, 10/17/2008 - 10:34am

The population of West African chimpanzees in Ivory Coast has fallen by about 90% in less than 20 years, a study suggests.



 

Hugging benefits fractious chimps

BBC News | Science/Nature | World Edition  Mon, 09/08/2008 - 5:01am

A new study provides the first evidence that consolation in primates, such as hugging and stroking, can reduce stress levels after a fight.