We’re all pretty familiar with how, for example, an “-ing” at the end of a word means something different than an “-ed.” As it turns out, monkeys have their own versions of suffixes too ...

Researchers have found that monkeys combine calls to make them meaningful in the same way that humans do. It is hoped the St Andrews University study will provide fresh insights into the evolution of ...

Scientists believe they have taken a step closer to understanding the origins of human language after identifying how monkeys combine sounds to convey meaning.

Scientists seeking to understand the origins of human language have long known that ape’s communicative gestures share striking similarities with those of humans. These gestures are believed to ...