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

Since all three ape species diverged from a common ancestor that lived roughly six million to eight million years ago, the ...

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

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.

New research reveals that apes use hugs ands kisses before stressful events, shedding light on the ancient origins of human ...

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

The Reform UK leader has demanded major media outlets publish Joshua Kerry's political views to be published – despite ...

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

Our closest animal relatives, bonobos and chimpanzees, share a quick hug or a pat on the back before having their meal, to ...

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

Well, scientists have found that apes kind of do the same thing. Researchers at Durham University studied how chimpanzees and ...

Touching, embracing and kissing before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, according to scientists ...