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The Albertine Rift, running along the western branch of the East African Rift system through Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania, is...

Chimpanzees' close genetic relationship to humans — sharing 98–99% of our DNA — is often framed purely as a fascinating scientific fact, but it has a serious practical...

Rainforests are often discussed in terms of climate — carbon storage, oxygen production, rainfall patterns — and all of that is genuinely important. But rainforests also...

Chimpanzee birth is rarely witnessed directly in the wild, since mothers typically seek privacy for labour and delivery. Much of what's known comes from a mix of rare...

Chimpanzee attacks on humans are rare, but they do happen — and understanding when and why gives a much clearer, more useful picture than either dismissing the risk...