primates
The Smallest Fossilized Monkey Ever Is the Size of a Hamster
Parvimico materdei lived about 18 million years ago in what is now the Peruvian Amazon.
These Bears Can Mimic Faces Like Humans and Apes
Sun bears show social intelligence by copying the open-mouthed expressions of their playmates.
RIP Koko, the Kitten-Loving Gorilla Who Communicated With Humans
Koko died in Woodside, California, on Tuesday. The beloved primate was 46.
Scientists Just Broke the Technical Barrier to Cloning Primates, Including Humans
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences used the same cloning method used to create Dolly the sheep to clone two long-tailed macaques for the first time.
Science Found The Ancient Dude Who Started Herpes
The herpes origin story is even more disturbing that you’d expect.
The First Primate in Space Was Drugged and Strapped into a Nazi-Designed Rocket
On June 14, 1949, Albert II became the first primate to visit outer space, paving the way for human spaceflight.
You’ll Go Apeshit For These Realistic African Primate Paintings
After volunteering at Cameroon’s Ape Action Africa, Robin Huffman became a wildlife artist.
The Vice Morning Bulletin
Feds probe alleged Russian payment of US hackers, Julian Assange backpedals on extradition pledge, 2016 was the hottest year on record, and more.
Sixty Percent of the World’s Primates Are Threatened with Extinction
A study authored by 31 leading experts details all the ways we’re putting our closest relatives at risk.
The Surprising Similarities Between Whales and Primates
A whale biologist reports from the world’s biggest primatology conference.
Orangutans Can Predict Their Cocktail Preferences, Just Like Humans
By getting the apes drunk on juice, scientists discovered they’re capable of predictive thought.