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Chimpanzees rub insects on open wounds – new research suggests treating others may not be uniquely human

Mohammed Abbasi

Alexander Piel, UCL and Fiona Stewart, Liverpool John Moores University The chimpanzees of the Rekambo community in Gabon, West Africa never fail to surprise. For a start, they are known to kill and eat tortoises, which set them apart from … Continue reading Chimpanzees rub insects on open wounds – new research suggests treating others may not be uniquely human

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A new species of early human? Why we should be cautious about new fossil footprint findings

Mohammed Abbasi

Matthew Robert Bennett, Bournemouth University and Sally Christine Reynolds, Bournemouth University A collection of fossil footprints at Laetoli in Northern Tanzania, preserved in volcanic ash and dated to 3.66 million years ago, are still yielding surprises almost 45 years after … Continue reading A new species of early human? Why we should be cautious about new fossil footprint findings