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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…