For the first time, scientists observed a primate in the wild treating a wound with a plant that has medicinal properties.

Despite their peaceful reputation, bonobos act aggressively more often than their chimpanzee cousins, a new study found.

“Dr. Jane’s Dream” is going up in East Africa, where visitors can experience the primatologist’s scientific breakthroughs (complete with termite mound).

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