Researchers at the Oregon National Primate Research Center have generated the world’s first ever chimeric primates—three young monkeys derived from six distinct genomes, according to a paper published ...

A group of male capuchin monkeys kidnapped baby howler monkeys – a different species – on a small island of Panama. Video shows the howler monkeys clinging to the male capuchin monkeys’ backs, but the ...

People living in different communities follow different social customs or norms. In some places, for instance, it might be standard practice to greet each person you see on the street, while in others ...

From a quick swipe of a banana to elaborate “ransoms” of smartphones, monkey shenanigans have earned these adorable animals a worldwide reputation as mischievous little thieves. Perhaps you’ve seen ...

Scientists have been studying the primates at some of the nation’s hot springs, and what they have learned about evolution is astonishing Ben Crair; Photographs by Maciek Pożoga A female macaque ...

A team of researchers performed magic tricks for several species of monkey, and they found that the animals’ gullibility may depend on the structure of their hands. Specifically, the team found that ...

Your “Insider”report on neuroscience, and in particular the column entitled “In demand”, suggests that excellence in neuroscience research is based almost entirely on animal research (1 November, p 53 ...

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — One of two official packages of photos of Iran’s famed simian space traveler depicted the wrong monkey, but a primate really did fly into space and return safely to Earth, a senior ...