Mike Jordan, animal and plant director, said the birth had sparked "excitement" within the 22-strong chimpanzee group. Mr Jordan said: "While Alice and her new baby are certainly centre of ...

Those birthing challenges include problems such as shoulder dystocia, where the baby's shoulder gets stuck ... In their 3D simulations of chimpanzee birth, the researchers also found a "tight ...

With their complex social structure, our great ape cousins are captivating animals. But, there is much we don’t understand, ...

An orphaned baby chimpanzee whose plight moved people around the world has died. Nemley junior had been seized by poachers in West Africa and offered for sale but was then rescued following a BBC ...