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Ayumu the chimpanzee spontaneously produced long, multicomponent instrumental displays by drumming, dragging, and throwing self-detached objects. Transition and rhythm analyses revealed non-random sequencing partially resembling pant-hoot structure, predominantly isochronous timing, and a more stable tempo when using tools than with the body. Accompanying play-face and silent bared teeth expressions suggest high arousal and positive affect, supporting the idea that affective vocal expression can be externalized through instrumental sound. Image credit: Hattori et al., doi: 10.1111/nyas.70239.

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Chimpanzee’s Drum Solo Offers Clues to Origins of Music

April 1, 2026

Researchers who analyzed dozens of spontaneous performances by a captive male chimpanzee named Ayumu say the animal’s steady…

Early Miocene Fossil Fills Gap in Ape Family Tree

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Early Miocene Fossil Fills Gap in Ape Family Tree

March 29, 2026

Paleontologists have identified a new genus and species of fossil ape that lived about 17-18 million years ago…

Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out

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Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out

February 8, 2026

By age 2, most kids know how to play pretend. They turn their bedrooms into faraway castles and…