monkeys : Science World Report

Feb 11, 2017 03:13 AM EST

Hundreds Of Monkeys Fell Dead From Brazilian Rainforest Trees

About 600 monkeys and dozens of humans were killed, caused by yellow fever virus in Brazil.

Dec 22, 2016 04:29 AM EST

Monkeys' Anatomy Is Perfect For Speech But Lacks The Brain Circuitry To Do So

Macaque monkeys possess the vocal anatomy to produce "clearly intelligible" human speech but lack the brain circuitry to do so.

Dec 12, 2016 04:52 AM EST

Vocal Tracts Of Monkeys Are Speech Ready, But Brain Does Not Allow Them To Talk

Monkeys have the ability to talk because of their complete vocal tract. However, their brains are not wired for speech.

Oct 12, 2016 04:30 AM EDT

Stem Cell Therapy Saves Monkeys From Heart Attack

A recent experiment showed how stem cell therapy saved monkeys from heart attack.

Oct 10, 2016 05:10 AM EDT

Are Tarsiers, The Adorable-Looking Mammal, Distant Cousins Of Humans?

Yes, these adorable cute looking-mammals, tarsiers are the distant cousins of humans. Here's how.

Sep 04, 2016 02:48 AM EDT

Monkeys Are Becoming More And More Human-Like Due To Zoo Diets, Study Shows

A recent study revealed that monkeys in the zoos have gradually become more human-like due to engaging in diets similar to those of humans.

Aug 12, 2016 05:06 AM EDT

For Redheads Only: Free Access At Twycross Zoo On August 19, Here's Why

Redheads could have a FREE day out at Twycross Zoo. Why? Know the answer here.

Jul 12, 2016 05:36 AM EDT

Monkeys Have Used Stone Tools For At Least Seven Centuries

A new archeological evidence showed that Brazilian capuchins have used stone tools for centuries to crack open the cashew nuts.

Apr 21, 2016 05:12 AM EDT

Monkeys Crossed From South America To North America 21 Million Years Ago; Fossils Found In Panama Canal

Monkey fossils were found in Panama Canal that belonged to South American monkey. It showed that these monkeys travelled from South America to North America 21 million years ago.

Feb 11, 2016 04:20 PM EST

Bystanders May Influence Chimpanzees' Grooming Interactions

Study reveals that bystanders and large audiences can influence how male adult chimpanzees' grooming interactions.

Feb 09, 2016 11:58 AM EST

Monkey Skull Indicates Brain Evolved In Spurts

Researchers found that monkey skulls underwent two distinct periods of evolutionary change, which led to advanced cognitive developments among the species.

Jan 15, 2016 05:50 PM EST

Monkeys May be Spiteful, Just Like Humans, When Seeing Something Unfair

It turns out that monkeys, like humans, will take time and effort to punish others who get more than their fair share. The new findings reveal that these animals can act actually spiteful.