Former Research Chimpanzees Get Long-Term Health Care
NEW YORK — Even snakes have to audition for a role at the Metropolitan Opera. A boa constrictor named Princess has been selected to appear in an upcoming production of…
Rescued Orangutans Released Into Isolated Forest Are Now Raising Babies, Creating New Wild Population
Fifteen years ago, conservationists began an ambitious effort in Sumatra: releasing rehabilitated orangutans into a protected forest where no established population of their species was living. Many of the animals…
New Monkey Species Discovered Deep in Congo’s Forests
High in the dense tropical canopy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, scientists have confirmed the existence of a remarkable new monkey species. Covered in dark fur, the primate has…
Ape cuddles could prevent conflicts
Physical affection may help primates keep group tensions under control. Researchers report that both chimpanzees and bonobos use friendly touch to reduce stress and create a sense of calm within…
New Species of Monkey Found in DR Congo Shows How Much There’s Left to Discover
Deep within the forests of Lomami National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, scientists have officially identified a previously unknown monkey species that had managed to remain hidden…
Meet the women protecting the last remaining gorillas in Nigeria: ‘Our men have failed to stop the threats’
In the villages surrounding Nigeria’s Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary, a growing movement led by local women is transforming wildlife conservation from the ground up. Using membership dues to fund their…
Couple Scrolling Their Phones At Resort Misses Giant Animal Raiding Their Snacks
“Animals don’t always read the rulebook …” A visit to Aquila Private Game Reserve in South Africa gives guests the chance to see incredible wildlife in a beautiful setting. But…
Fishermen Capture Stunning Video Of Monkeys Working Together In Treetops
No one gets left behind. Fisherman Antonio De Lima Junior is used to seeing wildlife while boating near his home on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. But earlier…
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…