A new study found that chimpanzees hold hands, hug, and kiss to ease tension, just like humans. A new study from the journal ...

Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

Bonobos and chimpanzees use friendly physical contact to manage social stress before meals. New research shows both species ...

How do great apes keep the peace? A new study shows a smooch, a snuggle or even a little hanky-panky can go a long way.

Chimpanzees and bonobos hug, touch and kiss before stressful situations, suggesting social reassurance may have evolved millions of years before humans.

A chimp that has correctly predicted five out of England's six World Cup games has backed the Three Lions to beat Argentina today. Baby western chimpanzee Jane, who lives at Wingham Wildlife Park, in ...

More often, apes reach out to one another with friendly touch: embracing, patting and making gentle contact." Chimpanzees ...

Sammy the chimp celebrates 47 years with a joyful birthday party full of antics.

Physical touch may be an important evolutionary tool to help manage social tension and keep the peace. That is according to a ...

During an eight-month-long research trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, we studied consolation: the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A baby chimpanzee that correctly predicted five of England's six World Cup games has picked the Three Lions to beat Argentina by ...