Despite pressure from animal rights groups to shut it down, Oregon Health & Science University’s primate research center just got another big vote of confidence — from the federal government.

OSTEEN, Fla. — In a trend on social media, people are showing off the pet monkeys they own, often to generate revenue for their animals. Owners are often forced to give up their monkeys because ...

The Primate Expedition Cruise is a free, 15-to-20-minute cruise in a mostly natural habitat. “No cages, no fences, no walls,” said Zamora. “I think it’s a great way to see primates.” ...

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. A new report, “Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most ...

We are the worst primates when it comes to wound healing, according to a new study. Our wounds heal nearly three times slower than those of chimpanzees, our closest living relatives, and other ...

For years, people across Nepal have complained of monkeys stealing food from their properties. Now, the government is holding its first-ever monkey census to understand exactly how bad the problem ...

Just like humans and non-human primates, horses have a large number of facial muscles. These allow them to produce a range of facial movements. Get your news from actual experts, straight to your ...

Lemurs are primates found only on the African island of Madagascar and some tiny neighboring islands. Because of its geographic isolation, Madagascar is home to many amazing animals found nowhere ...

Tigers ranked first with 15, followed by green monkeys with 11. The green monkey is a medium-sized primate native to West Africa, characterised by its greenish-gold fur, a dark face, and a relatively ...