monkeys : Science World Report

Feb 13, 2015 10:24 AM EST

Curious Monkeys Share Humans' Thirst for Knowledge

Humans aren't the only ones who get curious. It turns out that monkeys are also curious and eager to gain new information. The new research reveals how a certain part of the brain shared by both monkeys and humans plays a role in decision making.

Feb 05, 2015 07:22 AM EST

Ancient Fossils of South America's Oldest Monkeys Reveal Evolutionary Origins in Africa

For millions of years, South America was isolated from the rest of the world-a type of island continent. Despite its isolation, animals managed to arrive on the landmass, such as monkeys and rodents. Now, scientists have discovered the origins of monkeys in South America.

Jan 09, 2015 07:28 AM EST

Rhesus Monkeys Can Learn to Recognize Themselves in a Mirror Like Humans

Unlike humans and great apes, Rhesus monkeys don't realize that their own face stares back at them when they look in the mirror. Now, though, scientists have discovered that they can learn that it's a reflection.

Sep 24, 2014 01:32 PM EDT

Rhesus Monkeys with Redder Skin are More Successful at Breeding

How successful will a monkey be at producing offspring? It turns out that its displayed skin color may be a key indicator. Scientists have taken a look at rhesus macaques and have found that how successfully they breed depends on how they look.

Jun 26, 2014 12:35 PM EDT

Monkeys Evolved Unique Faces to Avoid Interbreeding with Close Species

It turns out that Old World monkeys have evolved a clever way to avoid interbreeding with closely-related species. Scientists have found that monkeys possess remarkable differences in facial appearances that act as an efficient barrier to breeding across species.

Jan 31, 2014 10:58 AM EST

World's First DNA Engineered Monkeys Crispr/Cas9 Born in Lab

Say hello to Crispr/Cas9--the world' first genetically modified monkeys birthed in a lab through the complexities of DNA engineering.

Jan 04, 2014 07:10 AM EST

New World Monkey Family Tree Reconstructed

When monkeys landed in South America about 37 million years ago, the long-isolated continent teemed with 30-foot snakes, giant armadillos and strange, hoofed mammals. Over time, though, these monkeys forged their own niches across the New World as they evolved and spread. Now, scientists have applie...