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…
Monkey ‘defies medical odds’ and gives birth
A monkey diagnosed with an ovarian tumour during pregnancy has “defied medical odds” by successfully giving birth, according to zookeepers. Eighteen-year-old Akea, a Diana monkey at Paignton Zoo, delivered a…
Primates Uncovered: Fascinating Facts About Our Closest Animal Relatives
Discover interesting facts about the origins of primates, what they eat, and if they have thumbs. A Closer Look at Primates: Our Fascinating Mammalian Relatives Primates are a remarkable group…
Six ape genomes sequenced telomere-to-telomere
Comprehensive reference genomes have now been assembled for six ape species: siamang (a Southeast Asian gibbon), Sumatran orangutan, Bornean orangutan, gorilla, bonobo and chimpanzee. Areas of their genomes previously inaccessible…
Overweight Rescue Chihuahua Embarks on a Journey to Shed Half His Body Weight
He looks so different now 🤯 From Overweight to Overjoyed: How Theo the Chihuahua Transformed His Life When Theo was adopted from Underdogs Animal Rescue, he weighed an astonishing 14.5…
Monkey See: Baby Silvered Langur Makes Its Debut at the Bronx Zoo
A new resident is monkeying around at New York’s Bronx Zoo Bronx Zoo Welcomes Adorable Baby Silvered Langur NEW YORK (AP) — The Bronx Zoo has a playful new addition—an…