Q: How does studying apes sharpen our understanding of the human mind? Rebecca Saxe: What can we learn about human cognition from studying apes? Well, we can learn about what we have in common, we can ...

Genius chimp Geniuses exist among non-humans, but no one attribute constitutes intelligence - rather multiple skills could explain why certain chimps seem smarter Certain apes appear to be much ...

"Ape Genius," a NOVA-National Geographic special, explores that provocative question and examines research that is illuminating the ape mind. Bit by bit, investigators are finding an explanation for ...

With the Planet of the Apes prequel Rise of the Planet of the Apes in theaters this Friday, we thought that it would be a good time to look at the vast array of super-intelligent apes in pop culture.

Chimpanzees in Senegal make and sharpen spears with their teeth to go hunting. Like our own ancestors they have learned to use tools to kill their quarry more effectively. They use their colossal ...