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Is the Bondo Ape a Cryptid or a Specially Adapted Chimpanzee?

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Nestled deep within the wilderness of the Congo Basin, the Bondo ape stands at the crossroads of legend and scientific reality. Once seen only in fleeting glimpses, this creature has become the focal point of intense curiosity and rigorous investigation.

Meet Gigantopithecus, the Extinct Giant Orangutan in 'The Jungle Book'

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The character of King Louie gets a serious primate upgrade in the new Disney live-action-meets-CGI film. Did the ape also serve as inspiration for sasquatch and yeti?

Can chimpanzees learn human language?

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Can chimpanzees learn language or do they not possess the right genetic code? Learn how chimpanzees learn language by imitating humans.

Human Penis Bone Disappeared With Rise of Monogamy, Succinct Sex

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Most mammals have a penis bone called a baculum, but humans don't. A new study sheds light on the history of the baculum, and why ours is missing.

Anatomy of an Orangutan Murder

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Researchers observed an unprecedented female-on-female orangutan killing reminiscent of a human murder. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

How do dogs perceive time?

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It seems like dogs perceive time given that dogs always know when it's time to get fed. Learn more about dogs' perception of time.

There's a River Full of Monkeys in Florida — And Not in a Theme Park

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In Silver Springs State Park, Florida, there's a colony of rhesus macaques living in the wild. HowStuffWorks discovers how they got there.

The Eastern Lowland Gorilla Is the World's Biggest Gorilla

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The Eastern lowland gorilla, scientifically known as Gorilla beringei graueri, is a subspecies of eastern gorilla that inhabits the lush tropical rainforests of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

15 Types of Monkeys Climbing Trees All Around the World

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Found swinging through the canopies of tropical forests or foraging on the forest floor, the many types of monkeys are split into two main groups: Old World monkeys and New World monkeys. These primate species differ in habitat, behavior and physical traits, from prehensile tails to colorful facial features.

Are orangutans introverts?

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The behavior of orangutan introverts stem from their need to find food. Learn why orangutan introverts are more solitary than their fellow apes.

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