Chimpanzees are “great apes.” The other great apes are bonobos, gorillas, orangutans, and humans. Chimpanzees and humans share approximately 95% of their DNA; old studies reported a 98% match but a study in 2002 showed that a 5% divergence is more accurate. Chimpanzees are more closely related to humans than they are to gorillas. Chimpanzees
Semuliki: A Great Spot for Birders
Tucked away in the far-western corner of Uganda, Semuliki National Park is a hidden treasure for bird lovers who take part in Uganda tours. With more than 440 recorded bird species, including many that are rare or endemic to Central Africa, this park is often referred to as the “Birders’ Paradise.” From its lowland tropical
Guidelines to Planning Budget Safaris in Uganda
Organizing a trip to enjoy the natural environment of a country, spread with different national parks is not something very hard to do nowadays. However, you have to do some planning in order to enjoy and learn a lot from your wildlife trip most especially to the budget tourists who have to find the best
Understanding Locomotion in Primates
Dubbed by Rolling Stones as one of the greatest songs of all time, “the locomotion” has been making people dance for decades, but it takes on an entirely different meaning in the world of primatology. We use the term locomotion to describe the way a primate usually travels or moves about in its habitat. All
Kanzi: The Ape at the Brink of the Human Mind
The remarkable story of a “talking” chimp, a leading scientist, and the profound insights they have uncovered about our species He has been featured in cover stories in Time, Newsweek, and National Geographic, and has been the subject of a “NOVA” documentary. He is directly responsible for discoveries that have forced the scientific community to
Which Great Apes are Endangered, and Why Does It Matter?
I know it’s the weekend, but get out your paper because it’s time for a little Pop Quiz. Which of the following are endangered? (a) Chimpanzees (b) Orangutans (c) Gorillas (d) All of the above You can breathe now…it was only one question! As a primate enthusiast, you may be aware that the correct answer