This overlooked human ancestor wielded tools with a gorilla-like grip

“The hand shows it could form precision grips similar to ours, while also retaining powerful grasping capabilities more like ...

First known hand fossils of extinct human relative reveal ‘surprising’ features

Hand fossils unearthed in Kenya reveal that an extinct human relative called Paranthropus boisei had unexpected dexterity and ...

Extinct human relative was capable of making and using tools, study shows

For more than half a century, scientists have debated whether Paranthropus boisei, an extinct human relative known for its ...

Baby Gorilla Born at the Cincinnati Zoo Finally Gets a Name: Here's the Cute Moniker and What It Means

A baby gorilla born at the Cincinnati Zoo on Sept. 20 has finally been given a name — Mboka Jo. The moniker 'means ...
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1.5-million-year-old human ancestor hand bones reveal dexterity, gorilla-like strength

A major fossil discovery about our ancient ancestor has occurred in Kenya. Researchers have found hand and foot bones ...
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100 Guys VS 1 Gorilla?

In this thrilling and unique video, "100 Guys VS 1 Gorilla," we explore an unprecedented challenge that pits human ingenuity against raw animal strength. Watch as 100 brave participants come together ...

Zoo announces name for baby gorilla

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has announced the name of its newest baby gorilla. The zoo shared on ...

Going ape: Week-old gorilla breaks hearts at Spanish zoo

Carried around by doting mom Buu with the rest of his clan looking proctectively on, the baby gorilla born last week in an Andalusian zoo has quickly inspired affection among his human visitors too.