A new study has claimed that chimpanzees hold conversations with each other, akin to humans but using gestures instead of rapid-fire speech. The research sheds light on behaviour patterns humans and primates share due to evolution.

Chimpanzees hold 'conversations' just like humans, new study finds

The origins of masturbation—historically believed to be pathological or a by-product of sexual arousal—has been traced back to ancient primates, around 40 million years before the first humans walked the Earth.

Origins of masturbation traced back to 40 million years, found primarily in male primates

What makes us human? Primate genome study offers some clues

A region in Switzerland will vote on Sunday whether non-human primates should be accorded some of the fundamental rights that are enjoyed by humans. The northern province of Basel-Stadt will decide whether to amend its constitution so that the primates can enjoy the ‘right to life’ and “mental and physical integrity” under the region’s law.

This Swizz region is trying to pass law for primates to enjoy 'human' rights

Facebook mistakenly labelled Black men as primates — an animal — through its automatic facial recognition programme. In the past few days, when Facebook users watched a British tabloid video featuring Black men, they were automatically shown a message asking if they would like to watch more videos of Primates.

Facebook's topic suggestion labels Black men's videos as 'primates'

Nenette, one of the oldest Borneo orangutans held in captivity celebrated her 50th birthday at a zoo in Paris, where she has lived almost all her life.

Orangutan painter celebrates 50th birthday

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