One chimpanzee grooming another on its chin
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The practice, which hasn’t been previously observed among nonhuman animals, may be a display of empathy. 

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Research Chimps Being Retired

Embattled Chimps Relocate

Judge: Chimps Are Not Legal Persons

Captive Chimps Endangered, Too

Judge to Stony Brook: Justify Keeping Research Chimps

Chimp Culture Caught on Camera

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Chimp Retirement Bill Signed

Chimp Retirement on Hold

NIH to Cut Back on Chimp Research

US Chimps May Get Endangered Status

NIH Chimps Pushed Toward Retirement

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US Suspends New Chimp Research

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