By Shreya Dasgupta A zoo in the U.S. state of Kansas has welcomed the birth of a healthy baby pygmy hippopotamus, raising hope for a species that’s becoming rare in the wild. The yet-to-be-named male ...

The pygmy chimpanzees “seem to combine calls to convey meaning that… Humans are not the only species to combine concepts to build more complex meaning, a new study found.

Chimpanzees and bonobos are amazingly similar to us—and each other: The two species of great ape have genomes that are nearly ...

A female pygmy hippopotamus calf was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo in early December, marking the third calf of the endangered species to be born at the zoo in the last five years, officials said.

Chimpanzees and bonobos split into different species about 1.7 million years ago. The widely accepted hypothesis is that their common ancestor lived north of the Congo River.

Just a few months after Moo Deng's birth, a female pygmy calf named Haggis claimed social media fame. Born in October 2024, Haggis resides at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo.

Pygmy hippos enjoyed the internet spotlight in 2024 with the birth of a feisty, ... Chimpanzees can keep a rhythmic beat Chimpanzees can keep a rhythmic beat. By Laura Baisas.

Scientists found a “pygmy” sea creature with a “crown-like” bump on its head in Sodwana Bay and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Getty Images / iStockphoto Off the coast ...

Humans and the great apes (large apes) of Africa -- chimpanzees (including bonobos, or so-called "pygmy chimpanzees") and gorillas -- share a common ancestor that lived between 8 and 6 million ...

Chimpanzees and bonobos are closest living relatives, sharing over 98% DNA. They belong to the genus Pan. Though similar, they show distinct behaviours and physical traits. Bonobos live south of ...

The newborn pygmy hippo was born on Dec. 9 after a 7-month gestation, according to a release from the zoo. She was born to pygmy hippo parents Iris and Corwin. This is their third calf in 4.5 ...

Pygmy Lush closes this Tiny Desk with “I’ll Wait with You,” a personal request of mine. In years previous, I’ve seen the band howl its catharsis with deafening volume: “To the end,” a ...