City in Japan Under Siege by Marauding Monkeys
Macaques have attacked more than four dozen people in less than a month
What You Need to Know About the History of Monkeypox
Mired in misconception, the poxvirus is endemic in certain African countries but was rarely reported in Europe and the U.S. until recently
The Monkeys and Parrots Caught Up in the California Gold Rush
Researchers combed through 19th-century records and found evidence of the species, which joined a menagerie that included Galapagos tortoises and kangaroos
The Puerto Rican Island Where 1,500 Monkeys Rule
The Caribbean Primate Research Center on Monkey Island is one of the world’s top institutions for studying primate behavior
How Do Birds Stay Upright When They Are Sleeping?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
All Animals Are Accounted for After Truck Carrying 100 Lab Monkeys Crashed in Pennsylvania
Only three monkeys escaped during the accident, all of which were successfully recaptured
Bonobos and Chimps Appear to Have ‘Hello’ and ‘Goodbye’ Greetings
Like humans, these apes share salutations to start and end interactions
Red-Handed Tamarins Can Mimic Other Species’ Accents
The South American primates change their calls to communicate with other tamarin species living in shared territories
Is This 2,000-Year-Old Egyptian Burial Site the World’s Oldest Pet Cemetery?
Excavations show how humans treated cats, dogs and monkeys in first- and second-century Egypt
What Japan’s Wild Snow Monkeys Can Teach Us About Animal Culture
Scientists have been studying the primates at some of the nation’s hot springs, and what they have learned about evolution is astonishing
Monkeys Found Buried in 2,000-Year-Old Egyptian Pet Cemetery
The primates—likely imported from India to the then-Roman province—were laid to rest with care
Monkeys’ Attraction to Burned Grasslands May Offer Clues to Human Ancestors’ Mastery of Fire
A new study finds monkeys enter charred savannahs to avoid predators, lending support to a controversial theory about what drew hominins to blazes
Chimpanzees’ Termite Fishing Habits Differ by Regional Groups
Some scientists say the finding is an ‘absolute milestone in culture in nature research’
Celebrate Mother’s Day With Nine Baby Animal Livestreams
This Sunday, celebrate the moms of the animal kingdom with kittens, polar bear cubs, eaglets and more
For Male Lemurs, Love Stinks—and Scientists Now Know Why
A newly identified trio of chemicals may help the primates find a mate
More Than 30 Million Years Ago, Monkeys Rafted Across the Atlantic to South America
Fossil teeth uncovered in Peru reveal that an extinct family of primates, thought to have lived only in Africa, made it across the ocean
How Do You Solve a Problem Like a Horde of Herpes-Infected Monkeys?
Feral rhesus macaques are invasive in Florida, but there are no easy solutions for managing them
Immerse Yourself in Jane Goodall’s Wondrous, Chimpanzee-Filled Life
A new multimedia show includes the primatologist’s childhood possessions, a 3-D film and a “Chimp Chat” station
More Than 30 Animals, Among Them ‘Highly Endangered’ Species, Killed in Fire at German Zoo
Authorities say the blaze was likely started by floating lanterns illegally released into the sky on New Year’s Eve
Painted Bronze Age Monkeys Hint at the Interconnectedness of the Ancient World
The fascinating “tail” of how Indian monkeys might have ended up in a Minoan painting
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