Friday, January 20, 2012
Scientists working in the dense jungles of Indonesia have \"rediscovered\" a large, gray monkey so rare it was believed by many to be extinct. They were all the more baffled to find the Miller\'s Grizzled Langur - its black face framed by a fluffy, Dracula-esque white collar - in an area well outside .. .. read more..
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Myanmar snub-nosed monkeys, previously only known from one dead specimen, have been photographed living in the wild for the first time, conservationists say. The animal was photographed by a camera trap operated by a joint team from Fauna & Flora International, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation .. .. read more..
Friday, January 6, 2012
Grandpa, the wise, old spider monkey who calls the Staten Island Zoo home, views life through Yoda-like eyes — and his fans say that eerily accurate is the future he sees. His keepers have been testing his supposedly psychic powers by having him pick the winners of tennis matches and pigskin tilts... .. read more..
Friday, January 6, 2012
Researchers have developed a vaccine that protects Rhesus monkeys against SIV, the simian version of the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS in humans. Scientists say the experiment could lead to improved treatments for AIDS, and speed development of an effective HIV vaccine. Building on .. .. read more..
Friday, January 6, 2012
Orangutans living in captivity will soon start using iPads for primate play-dates, using Skype or FaceTime to interact with their brethren in other zoos, according to zookeepers. The great apes have been playing with iPads for about six months at the Milwaukee County Zoo, and they’ve been such a hi.. .. read more..