The word "ape" refers to a type of animal that is closely related to humans. Apes include chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. They are intelligent animals with no tails, and they use their hands to grab and manipulate objects. Full definition
Only a small number of apes with dental traits unlike today's monkeys survived, including our ancestors. (sciencedaily.com)
A recent study of great apes found they could not transfer success at the trap - tube to success at the trap - table. (newscientist.com)
The baby was subsequently raised by apes in the wild where he became so in tune with nature that he learned to speak the language of all the beasts residing there. (kamwilliams.com)