Fisherman Spots Movement In The Water — Then Little Hands Reach Out For Help
He was on his last breath. Earlier this week, fishing guide Eder Rocha was taking a group along the Sixaola River, which runs near the border of Costa Rica and…
‘World first’ gene project helping rare monkeys
Researchers say they have reached a major scientific milestone by fully mapping the DNA of a monkey in Staffordshire. The achievement centers on Crinkle, a Barbary macaque living at Trentham…
Ape cracks exhibit’s glass as it launches at Memphis Zoo visitors
A bonobo at Memphis Zoo recently caused damage to the safety glass of its enclosure after leaping toward visitors. The incident, captured on video and later verified by NBC News,…
The tragedy of Punch the monkey: why do mother animals abandon their offspring?
A seven-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch has drawn global attention after videos showed him alone in his enclosure at Ichikawa City Zoo, clutching a stuffed orangutan for comfort. Born last…
‘What’s up with all these monkeys’: Djungelskog the orangutan comforted Punch – but can the Ikea toy help me?
After nearly 24 hours of flight delays, all I wanted was to collapse on my living room floor. Instead, I found myself standing in line at Ikea’s click-and-collect counter, waiting…
Apes Show Ability to Imagine During ‘Tea Party’ Experiments, Exciting Scientists
In a series of playful “tea party” experiments, scientists found evidence that apes can engage in pretend scenarios. As a result, the study challenges long-standing beliefs that imagination belongs exclusively…
Baby Monkey Found Crying Near Light Pole Clings To Rescuer Who Saved Him
He had nowhere to turn 💔 One October afternoon in Mount Vernon, a neighborhood in South Africa, residents were startled by loud screeching outside a local snack shop. Two troops…
Zoo welcomes first newborn chimpanzee in 17 years
A Long-Awaited Arrival Colchester Zoo has welcomed its first newborn chimpanzee in almost 17 years. The infant was born early on Saturday morning to first-time mum Kora and father Napoleon.…
Orphaned Orangutan Returns to Wild Home After 4-Years Rehab in ‘Jungle School’ – LOOK
From Captivity to Freedom A female orangutan rescued as a young juvenile has been successfully returned to the wild after spending four years learning survival skills at a rehabilitation center…
Woburn’s Tiniest New Arrival Needs a Tree-mendous Name!
A Tiny New Arrival at Woburn Safari Park Woburn Safari Park is celebrating a heart-warming new arrival. A tiny Guianan squirrel monkey baby was recently born to first-time mum Willow…