Monkeys
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
Green Monkeys Borrow Their Cousins' Eagle Warning Call When Drones Are Near
Intriguingly, the call is very similar to the one produced by East African vervet monkeys, suggesting that these responses are evolutionarily hard-wired
Gorillas Appear to Grieve for Their Dead
Scientists found that expressions of grief even extended beyond members of the same peer group
Baby Monkey Born Using Frozen Testicular Tissue, Giving Hope for Infertile Childhood Cancer Survivors
Around 30 percent of pediatric cancer patients are rendered infertile by chemotherapy or radiation treatments
DNA Analysis Offers Insights on Origins of Extinct Jamaican Monkey
The unusual creature had few teeth, rodent-like legs, a squat body and a slow-paced lifestyle
Ancient Ape Was Just the Size of a House Cat
12.5 million-year-old teeth found in Kenya belonged to a species that ate leaves, but was likely outcompeted by an explosion of monkeys
Why Humans Are the Only Primates Capable of Talking
New study suggests ape vocalizations vary according to neural abilities, not vocal anatomy
At Nearly Four Months Old, the Zoo’s Youngest Gorilla Has Begun to Show His Rambunctious Roots
Moke, the National Zoo’s first infant gorilla in nine years, enlivens the primate house with chatter and play.
New Research Suggests Dr. Seuss Modeled the Lorax on This Real-Life Monkey
Facial recognition software refreshes the classic book's message on conservation
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