Chimpanzees drum rhythmically, suggesting the roots of human musicality may predate our species. New research by cognitive ...

New research on the rhythmic drumming and complex calls of chimpanzees could point scientists to the origins of language.

Their results, published in Current Biology, show that eastern and western chimpanzees—two distinct subspecies—drum with distinguishable rhythms. The researchers say these findings suggest ...

Their results, publishing in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on May 9, show that eastern and western chimpanzees -- two distinct subspecies -- drum with distinguishable rhythms.

Over 300 observations of two distinct subspecies–eastern and western chimpanzees–show that the primates can drum with distinguishable rhythms. The findings are detailed in a study published ...

Just like humans, chimps have rhythm when drumming, which suggests that the trait evolved in our common ancestor ...

Research finds chimpanzees drum with non-random rhythms, with two subspecies living on opposite sides of Africa having their own signature styles.

Their results, publishing in the Cell Press journal Current Biology in May, show that eastern and western chimpanzees—two distinct subspecies—drum with distinguishable rhythms. The researchers ...

Not only do chimpanzees maintain a rhythm while drumming on tree roots, but two subspecies use distinct tempos and techniques, according to a new study ...