A survey of the alcohol content of fruits eaten regularly by African chimps shows that their diet could deliver 14 grams of ethanol daily. Given their body size, that's nearly two cocktails' worth.

Surprisingly, the chimpanzees can easily consume the “equivalent of more than two standard alcoholic drinks each day.” ...

The chimps eat fermented fruit throughout that day that has alcohol in them, giving credence to the "drunken monkey" ...

In the wild, chimpanzees consume alcohol daily just by eating their usual fruit, yet there's no sign that the animals get drunk.

Scientists estimate chimps’ alcohol consumption for the first time, and find they seem to prefer boozier fruit.

Boozy chimps down the equivalent of two glasses of wine every day in their native habitat, according to new research. A ...

Long before COVID-19 forced most of the world behind masks and into isolation, viral diseases had been persistently jumping from humans to primate species, with drastic consequences. The problem ...

Different populations of chimpanzees showed varying behaviours - Copyright Handout/AFP Kathelijne Koops Different populations of chimpanzees showed varying behaviours ...

Wearing face masks and maintaining social distances were a significant part of the world's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, new research says the practices are not only effective at saving ...

Long before COVID-19 forced most of the world behind masks and into isolation, viral diseases had been persistently jumping from humans to primate species, with drastic consequences. The problem ...