Scientists discover new species of orangutans, but they are already endangered
The researchers say the population is highly vulnerable and its habitat is facing further pressure from development.
Nov 03, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
Tinder for Orangutans: Dutch zoo to help female choose her 'Mr Right' on tablet!
This move is a part of a four-year experiment called 'Tinder for Orangutans'.
Jan 31, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
Hilarious! How this chimp reacts on seeing a man in King Kong suit- Must Watch
Something of similar sort has been experimented by researchers when they made a person wear a King Kong suit and recorded a chimp's reaction, with another human actor participating in the act.
Oct 14, 2016, 14:50 PM IST
Apes may also understand what others are thinking
To explore whether apes can also read minds, researchers studied three different species of apes -- chimpanzees, bonobos and orangutans -- as they watched two short videos, tracking their gaze using an infrared eye-tracker installed outside these animals' enclosures.
Oct 12, 2016, 11:36 AM IST
Australian researchers to develop video games for orangutans
Australian researchers are set to develop more customized video games for orangutans in the Melbourne Zoo to play with, following the success of the world's first interactive study which aimed to entertain and stimulate the animals.
Jul 19, 2016, 11:08 AM IST
