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…
Researcher Films a Rare Monkey Ritual
“I was completely fascinated.” While monitoring wildlife in South Africa, conservationist Lindy Elmes witnessed an extraordinary moment that she had never seen before. As the founder of Wildlife Rescue, Elmes…
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…
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…