What makes us human? Primate genome study offers some clues
Researchers said they sequenced and analyzed the genomes of 233 primate species, comprising nearly half of those alive today.
Fri Jun 02 2023
Gibbons adapt their vocalizations when singing duets
Researchers discovered that white-handed gibbons don't sing in quite the same way when performing solo or with a partner.
Sun Jan 22 2023
WHO turns to public for monkeypox name change
Experts warn the name can be stigmatising to the primates it was named after, but who play little role in its spread.
Wed Aug 17 2022
How primates are aiding the fight against COVID-19 in Louisiana
Many of the primates are destined for use in scientific research, including in experiments for COVID-19.
Fri Jun 11 2021
Red Leaf Monkey Species Flourishes In Sabahs Undisturbed Jungles
Maklarin managed to collect 2,000 hours of data on the red leaf monkey from his research conducted over a total of eight years.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Southeast Asia's endangered primates
This year alone, at least five Southeast Asian primates have been listed as "critically endangered" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.
Tue Dec 15 2020
Newly discovered primate in Myanmar 'already facing extinction'
The Popa langur is named after an extinct volcano in Myanmar which is home to around 100 of the primates.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Borneo orangutan dies with 40 pellets in her body
The case is the latest example of one of the critically-endangered primates being killed by humans.
Sat Dec 06 2014