Apes, collectively Hominoidea (/ ˌhɒmɪˈnɔɪdi.ə /; hominoids), are a superfamily of Old World simians native to sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. They were more widespread in Africa, Asia, and …

Jul 9, 2023 · In this article, we’ll introduce you to the 26 different types of apes, including the 8 types of great apes and 16 types of lesser apes. As an added bonus, we’ll also discuss how apes are …

Mar 19, 2026 · Apes are found in the tropical forests of western and central Africa and Southeast Asia. Apes are distinguished from monkeys by the complete absence of a tail and the presence of an …

Mar 26, 2026 · An international team of researchers add a new chapter in the story of apes—including us humans—starting around 18 million years ago in North Africa

Jan 28, 2026 · But what is a group of apes called? The answer is both poetic and fitting for these thoughtful creatures. In the quirky world of animal group names, collective nouns often reflect how …

Dec 16, 2025 · From the agile gibbons swinging across Southeast Asian canopies to the mighty gorillas of Africa, apes vary widely in size, appearance, and behavior. This guide presents thirty types of …

Mar 26, 2026 · An 18-million-year-old jawbone discovered in Egypt challenges the long-held view that East Africa was the cradle of our modern ape ancestors.

There are four types of great apes: gorillas (Africa), bonobos (Africa), orangutans (SE Asia), and chimpanzees (Africa). Chimpanzees are great apes that live in the tropical rain forests of Africa from …

Welcome to the APES Database section dedicated to abundance estimates of great apes and gibbons! Here, you will find a compilation of abundance estimates gathered from both published and …

6 days ago · These 17-Million-Year-Old Fossils Could Rewrite the Evolutionary Tree of Apes—Including Humans Jawbone fragments and teeth from a previously unknown species hint that the evolution of …