‘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…
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…
Last monkey on the loose after Mississippi highway crash is captured after being spotted by resident
It was the last monkey on the loose from the Oct. 28 crash when the truck overturned on Interstate 59. HEIDELBERG, Miss. — The final monkey still missing after a…
China’s rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, a possible successor to ‘panda diplomacy’
With their fiery orange fur, pale blue faces, and thick coats built for cold mountain air, China’s golden snub-nosed monkeys are unlike any other primate on Earth — and now,…
King of the Jungle Gets a CT Scan: Kiburi’s Royal Check-Up at London Zoo
Kiburi, a 21-year-old silverback gorilla and the leader of London Zoo’s western lowland gorilla troop, received a reassuring health update this week after undergoing a comprehensive medical examination. The 177-kilogram…