Permanent mother-infant separation prior to natural weaning is a common husbandry practice in monkey breeding colonies. In the United States, such colonies have been established in all eight Regional ...

Old World nonhuman primates commonly found in research institutions are distinguished by the following characteristics: Social disposition: Like human primates, nonhuman primates have an inherent need ...

Primate locomotion is the study of movements and postures in arboreal and terrestrial environments. Primates are masters of life in the trees, primarily due to their grasping hands and feet.

Howlers are New World monkeys found in tropical Central and South America. They are aptly named for their cacophonous cries. When a number of howlers let loose their lungs in concert, often at ...

Monkeys are some of the most captivating and intelligent animals on the planet. These animals offer endless fascination with their unique behaviours and remarkable abilities. They are the world's ...

Cryo-electron microscopy reveals the structural basis for the restriction of hepatitis B virus (HBV) entry in macaques, enhancing our understanding of viral dynamics. A team of researchers from the ...

Monkey locations tend towards tropical and sub-tropical regions where they can swing across the branches of trees in forests, ...