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The study's findings, said the authors, show that extreme rainfall events can directly threaten the survival of great ape populations.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The TV naturalist remembers his first trip to see gorillas in Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains in 1978—and checks in on the descendants of an ape he met then—in this involving documentary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The area is home to the world's rarest great ape, the tapanuli orangutan, just 800 of which were believed to exist in the wild before the disaster.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
The researchers say the ability to understand pretend objects appears to fall within the cognitive range of at least one enculturated ape.
From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026
Of course Rosy knew of Linus’ success but saw no obvious reason to ape his mannerisms.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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