First known wild chimpanzee with albinism was killed by other chimps

A baby chimpanzee was born with white fur and no pigmentation, the first time such an animal has been found in the wild. But the chimp was born into a community with high rates of infanticide, and killed within weeks

Single-celled organism has evolved a natural mechanical computer

A single-celled organism with no brain that walks on surfaces using 14 "legs" seems to control these legs with a mechanical computer made of fibres called microtubules

Endangered maleo bird of Indonesia bouncing back from the brink

Maleos, colourful Indonesian birds that look a bit like quirky chickens, are endangered. But an initiative to protect the species has helped boost the number of nesting birds at some sites

Female giraffes who hang out with friends live longer than loners

Female giraffes who socialise in a group with at least three others have a better chance of survival – unlike male giraffes, who don't form long-lasting relationships

Most detailed human genome sequence yet reveals our hidden variation

The first analyses of a new and more complete version of the human genome reveal enormous amounts of previously undetected variation that may underlie disease