Oliver’s strange appearance made headlines, but his story goes deeper than speculation. After years in captivity, he was finally given a second chance. Scientists then uncovered the truth about his ...

STAMFORD, Conn. — Travis the chimpanzee's relationship with his owner was closer than those of some married couples. Sandra Herold gave him the finest food, and wine in long-stemmed glasses. They took ...

There's no business like monkey business. Oscar-worthy moment: Playing a chimp raised as a human child by an anthropologist (Ronald Reagan), Peggy gives a surprisingly understated performance that ...

This story appears in the August 2014 issue of National Geographic magazine. On April 3, 2014, Jane Goodall turned 80. The iconic blond ponytail has gone gray, but the sparkle of intelligence, sly ...