People have reported capturing the monkeys, even posting fake pictures online to bolster the claim. But the monkeys remain at ...

Vervet monkeys are native to sub-Saharan Africa, where they are widespread. Weighing in at 7 to 17 pounds (3.18 to 7.71 ...

By Spoorthy Raman Between 2000 and 2023, more than 6,000 African primates were traded internationally in 50 countries, according to a newly published report. Endangered chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) ...

Discover 36 incredible monkey facts, from record-breaking howls to tail tricks and clever tool use. Fun, fascinating, and ...

KAMPALA, Uganda-- A team of scientists has identified a new species of monkey in central Africa that had been known to the locals simply as lesula, a medium-size, slender animal with an owlish face ...

There have been no confirmed sightings of Tanzania’s critically endangered southern patas monkeys for more than a year, raising fears the species is edging ever closer to extinction. In 2021, there ...

St. Louis is abuzz with reports of vervet monkeys on the loose, but officials are debunking capture claims, citing ...