A study of tool use among chimps, our closest living relatives, has cast light on the human evolutionary journey.

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A spider monkey on the loose was safely rescued by officers with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Friday afternoon.

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A recent study conducted in Japan has shown that chimpanzees perform better at solving complex problems when observed by familiar individuals, such as their caregivers or researchers they know well.