In the early Miocene, about 22 million years ago, there were many species of tree-adapted primitive catarrhines from East Africa; the variety suggests a long history of prior … See more

The great apes are tailless primates, with the smallest living species being the bonobo at 30 to 40 kilograms (66 to 88 lb) in weight, and the largest being the eastern gorillas, … See more

Due to the close genetic relationship between humans and the other great apes, certain animal rights organizations, such as the See more

• The Animal Legal and Historical Center at Michigan State University College of Law, Great Apes and the Law (archived 13 April 2011) See more

Terminology
The classification of the great apes has been revised several times in the last few decades; these revisions have led to a varied use of the … See more

Although most living species are predominantly quadrupedal, they are all able to use their hands for gathering food or nesting materials, … See more

• Bili ape
• Dawn of Humanity (2015 PBS film)
• Great ape language See more