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A 22-year-old art student turned childhood nostalgia into a world record by creating a sock monkey sculpture nearly as long as five school buses. The 50-foot plushie is now helping adults reconnect with their inner child.
Spider monkeys have developed a clever system of switching friend groups to share insider knowledge about the best places to find ripe fruit. Scientists discovered this collective intelligence allows them to know their forest better than any single monkey could alone.
White-faced capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica are voluntarily using AI-powered touchscreens in the jungle, opening new frontiers in studying animal intelligence in the wild. Some monkeys even figured out they could "kiss" the screen to earn banana rewards.
Endangered spider monkeys in Mexico swap insider tips about the best fruit locations by constantly shuffling their social groups. Scientists discovered this clever information-sharing system helps the whole troop eat better than any solo monkey could manage.
After weeks of being rejected by his troop and clinging to a stuffed toy for comfort, Punch the macaque has finally been accepted by another monkey. The breakthrough moment at Japan's Ichikawa Zoo shows the orphaned infant riding piggyback on a fellow macaque.
Police in Argentina discovered five endangered monkeys sealed inside a taped box during a routine patrol, stopping wildlife traffickers in their tracks. The rescued primates are now safe with animal welfare experts who will prepare them for release back into the wild.
A new documentary is giving voice to Costa Rica's howler monkeys, whose populations are plummeting due to electrocutions from uninsulated power lines. The film aims to transform policy and save a species losing 80% of electrocution victims.
A rare golden monkey was born at France's ZooParc de Beauval on March 11, marking the first time this endangered species has been born outside Asia. The healthy baby represents a breakthrough in international conservation efforts between France and China.
A critically endangered golden snub-nosed monkey has been born at a French zoo for the first time ever outside its native Asia. The rare birth marks a major win for conservation efforts and international cooperation to save the species.
A scientist who fell in love with night monkeys as a 10-year-old just redrew the conservation map for Colombia's only nocturnal primates. His discovery could reshape how we protect five monkey species losing ground to development.
A rare black monkey hiding in Congo's forest canopy has been confirmed as a new species after a decade of careful research. The Likweli monkey is only the fifth African primate species discovered from a previously unknown population in 75 years.
Scientists in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed a new monkey species with distinctive orange lips and a frog-like call after nearly two decades of research. The Likweli monkey is just the fifth new African primate species discovered in 75 years.
Premier League champions Arsenal FC found the perfect second life for their worn-out game socks: protecting injured horses and donkeys at a rescue sanctuary. The Norfolk rescue center now uses hundreds of footless football socks as medical bandages and fly protection.
Scientists confirmed a striking black monkey with bright orange lips as a new species in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lomami National Park. The rare primate, known locally as "Likweli," is only the fifth African monkey species discovered in 75 years.
Spider monkeys divide and conquer the forest by splitting into small groups, exploring different areas, then reuniting to share what they've found. This teamwork helps the whole troop find the best fruit faster than any monkey could alone.
Wild monkeys in Gibraltar are intentionally eating soil to soothe stomach problems caused by tourists feeding them chips and candy. Scientists say it's the first time this self-medicating behavior has been documented in Europe's only wild monkey population.
A fruit company and Texas supermarket chain turned apple and pear sales into 5,000 pairs of warm socks for people experiencing homelessness. For those living on the streets, a dry pair of socks can mean the difference between cold misery and basic comfort.
Farmers in northern India found a creative solution to protect their harvests from hundreds of crop-raiding monkeys. Their secret weapon? Bear costumes that scare the monkeys away without harming them.
Farmers in Nepal are testing smart cameras that detect rhesus macaques and alert them before monkeys raid their crops. The AI system can even tell whether monkeys are just watching or actively feeding, helping farmers respond faster.
A team including Florida Atlantic University researchers has identified a new monkey species in Africa, only the fifth such discovery in 75 years. The distinctive black monkey with an orange-cream facial mask had remained hidden in Congo's rainforests despite decades of exploration.
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