Genius Chimpanzee Ai Dies at Age 49, Primate Known for Enthusiastic Role in Research on Learning, Memory
- Posted on January 11, 2026
- By The Japan News
- 5 Views
Genius Chimpanzee Ai Dies at Age 49, Primate Known for Enthusiastic Role in Research on Learning, Memory

OSAKA — Ai, known as a genius chimpanzee for her pivotal role in research exploring language evolution, died Friday at the age of 49, the Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior, Kyoto University, has said.