What Lemur Guts Can Tell Us About Human Bowel Disease
Similarities between us and the cuddly primates could help us understand the origins of human illnesses—and treat them
New Jane Goodall Documentary Is Most Intimate Portrait Yet, Says Jane Goodall
The famed chimp researcher didn’t want yet another documentary made about her. Jane changed her mind
Gelada Baboon Reacts to Being Cheated on With Fury
If a gelada queen doubts her king’s influence, she’ll happily play the field. But when she gets caught, it’s up to the alpha to fight for what’s his
These Female Geladas Consider Replacing Their Lazy King
Braveheart is the undisputed alpha male of this band of gelada baboons. But he’s been displaying a passive attitude toward his queen
Stress Is Killing These Teeny Lemurs, and The Story Is In Their Hair
Sampling the fur of Madagascar’s gray mouse lemurs reveal a bevy of environmental pressures
Chantek, an Orangutan Who Knew Sign Language, Has Died at 39
The ape was raised by an anthropologist who taught him to clean his room, use the toilet and bargain for cheeseburgers
Monkeys in Bali Swipe Tourists’ Belongings and Barter Them for Snacks
The behavior seems to have become a “cultural tradition” among local group of long-tailed macaques
Wild Orangutans Can Breastfeed for Over Eight Years
The primates take a while to wean their young
Two New Species of Googly-Eyed Tarsiers Discovered in Indonesia
The tiny tree dwellers are the 80th and 81st primates discovered since 2000
Gut Check: Mandrills Sniff Poop to Avoid Peers With Parasites
Researchers have documented one of the first instances of social avoidance in a non-human animal
What Really Made Primate Brains So Big?
A new study suggests that fruit, not social relationships, could be the main driver of larger brains
How Big Can a Land Animal Get?
King Kong’s biggest enemy isn’t humans—it’s the laws of physics
Dian Fossey’s Gorilla Skulls Are Scientific Treasures and a Symbol of Her Fight
At a new Smithsonian exhibition, the skulls of “Limbo” and “Green Lady” have a story to tell
How Do You Pick a Lemur Out of a Lineup? This Software Makes the Leap
Facial recognition software can identify individuals, helping researchers conserve the endangered primate
Colo, the World’s First Gorilla Born in Captivity, Is Dead
The miracle baby turned matriarch was 60 years old
What’s Really Keeping Monkeys From Speaking Their Minds? Their Minds
When it comes to language, primates have all the right vocal equipment. They just lack the brains
A New Wireless Brain Implant Helps Paralyzed Monkeys Walk. Humans Could Be Next.
One small step for monkeys, one potential leap for humans
Wild Monkeys Unintentionally Make Stone Age Tools, But Don’t See the Point
Scientists observe a “unique” human behavior in wild animals
For Baboons, a Tough Childhood Can Lead to a Short Life
Primates that grow up under tough conditions don’t live as long as those that have it easy
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