A new group of one of the world's most threatened primates, the northern muriqui, was recently discovered in Brazil's Caparaó National Park during survey work funded by the Conservation Leadership ...

We already had our contest for the Best Animal Viral Video of 2014, but we may have jumped the gun a bit. Because this video certainly belongs in the top five, if it's not the absolute best video of ...

Snow monkeys (also known as Japanese macaques) are a cute, fun-loving bunch. Adorable as they may be, there’s much more to this primate than just a pretty face. While males end up leaving the troops ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American I am perpetually interested in monkeys. One ...

The animal world is full of awe, wonder, and spectacular sights. One never knows what they might witness. It could be an act of incredible cuteness, kindness, or even some awe-inspiring teamwork, the ...