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Dr. Brigitte Demes, along with two others, found humans had nearly 10 more degrees of total motion than chimpanzees. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Under the Microscope: Study finds distinction between human and chimp feet

Taylor Ha March 2, 2017
The principal researcher wanted to find out how mobile chimpanzees are when they’re walking on two limbs, rather than climbing or knuckle-walking.
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Stony Brook chimps denied right to challenge captivity

Arielle Martinez August 1, 2015
A New York County Supreme Court judge has denied legal rights to two chimpanzees used for SBU research in a lawsuit filed by an animal rights advocacy organization.
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Judge orders Stony Brook University to justify chimp captivity

Arielle Martinez April 23, 2015
A New York County Supreme Court judge has ordered a hearing at which Stony Brook University must justify its custody of two chimpanzees.
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