Chimps drinking a lager a day in ripe fruit, study finds
Wild chimpanzees may be consuming the equivalent of a bottle of beer a day — not from breweries, but from feasting on naturally fermented fruit, researchers have discovered. The study…
Escaped monkey who ‘went for a stroll’ is home safe
Residents of Buncrana, County Donegal, got a surprise visitor at the pier this week when a capuchin monkey named Joey was spotted perched on a fence near the harbour. Joey,…
Orangutan Released After 9 Years of Intensive Rehabilitation in Nonprofit’s ‘Jungle School’
A landmark conservation effort has given Popi, a female orangutan rescued as an infant, a second chance at life in the wild. After nearly nine years of rehabilitation, Popi was…
How orangutans thrive in feast and famine without gaining weight
Humans could learn a thing or two from orangutans when it comes to maintaining a balanced, protein-filled diet. Great apes native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia, orangutans are…
Scientists uncover the secret to orangutan survival in the trees
Warwick primatologists, in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute, have shown that young orangutans develop their nighttime nest building skills via observational social learning — by closely watching others and…
The battle to save China’s rare snub-nosed monkey
Until the 1980s, people roamed the mountains of Shennongjia in central China, hunting monkeys for their meat and fur. Poor farmers were still clearing vast areas of forest, and as…
Earth’s early primates evolved in the cold — not the tropics
Fossil spore and pollen data reveal our early ancestors evolved in cold, dry environments, with some even colonizing Arctic regions. When most people picture our early primate ancestors, they imagine…
Monkey Recognizes Man Who Saved Her — Heartwarming Reunion
She had the best surprise for him … About four years ago, American photographer Casey Cooper had a life-changing encounter with Mikah — a spider monkey rescued from the illegal…
Rescued Chimp Reunites With Man Who Saved His Life And Gives The Biggest Hug
They share the sweetest bond.Citron’s story is a moving reminder of both the devastation and the hope that exist within the world of wildlife conservation. From tragedy to healing, his…
Baboons walk in line for friendship, not survival, new study finds
New research shows baboons line up to stay close to friends — not to avoid predators Baboons Walk in Lines — Just to Stay Close to Friends, Not for Safety…