On an island in Panama, a fad that one researcher called "viscerally disturbing" has recently taken off among a group of young male monkeys. These adolescents and juveniles have started to kidnap the ...

An orphaned baby monkey whose attachment to a stuffed toy captured hearts around the world is slowly finding acceptance among ...

Male capuchin monkeys on a Panamanian island were documented carrying around infant howler monkeys for no clearly discernible reason. By Elizabeth Landau Capuchin monkeys don’t generally hang out with ...

Observations of Coiba’s tool-using immature capuchin monkeys show them carrying abducted infant howler monkeys. What is the reason for this behavior? Vanessa Crooks Caught in the act! Capuchin monkeys ...

Ichikawa City Zoo is speaking out after concerned fans spotted the monkey being 'attacked' by his peers A viral video showing orphaned baby monkey Punch being dragged by adult macaques sparked concern ...

White-faced capuchin monkeys on Jicarón Island have started abducting baby howler monkeys, surprised scientists report. It’s possible this behavior comes in waves, but it had not been detected in the ...

Source: Wald1siedel, via Wikimedia Commons. Distributed under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Across the animal kingdom, numerous species engage in a behavior known as anointing. This is where animals rub ...

A database about monkey behavior reveals how science is evolving towards a more open, collaborative approach. A database about monkey behaviour reveals how science is evolving towards a more open, ...

From a quick swipe of a banana to elaborate “ransoms” of smartphones, monkey shenanigans have earned these adorable animals a worldwide reputation as mischievous little thieves. Perhaps you’ve seen ...