The Guardian Europe
Orangutans Choose Food Based on Vibes, Study Confirms
Scientists find orangutans prefer food linked to laughter, proving that even great apes know a good time when they hear one - and that emotions shape learning.
2026-10-21
The Guardian Europe
2026-05-19
The Guardian Europe
Palm Oil's Unwanted Co-Star: Orangutans Forced to Choose Between Farming and Fruiting
In Indonesia, hungry orangutans and desperate farmers clash over bananas - and the real question is whether relocating the apes is a solution or just a temporary bandage for a palm oil-shaped wound.
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