A smart chimpanzee at a zoo in Guangzhou, China, wowed tourists in late February: the hungry ape had spotted a banana outside of its enclosure – the resourceful primate hatched the perfect plan.

When Makutu came into the world at less than four pounds on a Sunday in late January, he was a milestone for the Dallas Zoo. The chimpanzee was the first addition to the troop to be born at the ...

The chimpanzee was the first addition to the troop to be born at the zoo in more than a decade. A cosmic connection of sorts, he even shares a birthday with the baby who came before him.