Monkey

Gibraltar's monkeys find clever way to avoid junk food bellyache

Researchers said the monkeys have been observed eating soil more frequently, a behavior that may help them avoid stomach upset from consuming human snacks.

MACAQUES HOLD food while an infant sits between them at the Rock in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar, July 27, 2019.
Image from Apes and monkeys, Their life and language; illustrative.

Newly discovered fossil challenges idea of ape origins in east Africa - study

A baby Japanese macaque named Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo, in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, February 19, 2026.

Viral baby monkey Punch finds girlfriend

Monkey rescued in Israel after illegal wildlife trafficking probe.

Monkey rescued in Israel after illegal wildlife trafficking probe


Monkey rescued in Negev brings total to 12 as police continue wildlife crackdown

Israeli police have discovered another monkey in a Bedouin village, part of a larger wildlife smuggling operation that used drones from Egypt and Jordan to transport animals, weapons, and drugs.

 Israel police rescued another monkey in a Bedouin village.

Mystery solved: Lions and monkeys discovered in Israel smuggled in via drones from Egypt, Jordan

Since the beginning of the month, numerous incidences of lions and monkeys being discovered throughout the country have been reported.

 View of the lion cub rescued by police. March 9, 2025.

WATCH: Police seize ninth monkey, fourth lion cub, as part of crackdown on illegal wildlife

The INPA stressed the dangers of the illegal wildlife trade, stating that smuggled monkeys may carry diseases such as tuberculosis and rabies even if they do not show symptoms.

 Israel Police seize lion cub from residence in Kfar Kassem, March 15, 2025.

Have Brazil's Capuchin monkeys reached the Stone Age?

Findings challenge the notion that early hominin stone tools were always intentionally produced.

 Capuchin monkey with a rock.

Israel Police rescue monkey in open area near Rahat

These operations come as part of a widespread effort by the police to locate wild animals held illegally by civilians.

 An injured monkey found in the Tel Sheva area, March 11, 2025.

Lion cub missing in Negev, police locate monkey

Israel Police rescued a monkey held illegally in a Bedouin village and returned it to wildlife officials.

 Police officers and a Nature and Parks Authority officer pose with the rescued monkey, March 5, 2025.

'Lost and Found': Mystery monkey figurine found under medieval St. Mary's Church in Germany

In Christian medieval iconography, monkeys are often associated with human vices, particularly lust, laziness, and pride, and are frequently depicted in satirical scenes imitating human activities.

 'Lost and Found': Mystery monkey figurine found under medieval St. Mary's Church in Germany.

Missouri police captures escaped monkey in pink tutu in 'bananas' operation

"After negotiations, deputies managed to control the situation without incident," said the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on Facebook.

 Missouri police captures escaped spider monkey in pink tutu in 'bananas' operation.

'How will you explain this to the insurance?': Monkey jumps off roof, crushes through luxury car's

In the 10-second CCTV footage, the monkey is seen crashing through the sunroof and quickly coming out of the car after landing inside.

 Monkey crushes through sunroof.

Chimpanzees can't reproduce Shakespeare, even if they type forever, a study finds

Scientists concluded that even if all 200,000 chimpanzees typed a letter a second until the end of the universe, they would have no chance of replicating Shakespeare's works.

 Can not reproduce Shakespeare.