When “Chimp Crazy,” a four-part documentary series, debuted Aug. 18 on HBO, much of the attention around the show came from the fact that Eric Goode, the director, has been co-director of “Tiger King, ...

This blood-splattered survival film about a rabies-infected chimpanzee is powered by unabashedly simple pleasures.

The director behind "Tiger King" is sparking reactions from animal rights groups and viewers of the latest docuseries, "Chimp Crazy," which has shined another spotlight on exotic animals. "Chimp Crazy ...

Female chimpanzees that forge strong, grooming-rich friendships with other females dramatically boost their infants’ odds of making it past the perilous first year—no kin required. Three decades of ...

Amy Poehler isn't a fan of working with animal costars. The actress, 54, is no stranger to going the distance for a laugh, but prefers her counterparts be human. During a recent episode of her podcast ...

Charles Darwin studied apes in the zoo to observe their behaviour and emotions. His book, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, published in 1872, explores the mental abilities that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. While Louisiana is known for its high concentration of alligators ...