Sloths Move So Slowly That Algae Grows on their Coats
Along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, lies a park filled with a whole host of wildlife; sloths, monkeys, caiman, land crabs and… tourists.
10 of the world’s most at-risk monkey species
Monkeys are among our favourite animals, with their comical antics and sometimes human-like behaviour. But some of our closest relatives are at risk of extinction, facing threats from human activities. As their populations decrease, they are placed in even greater danger because they are at risk of inbreeding or the chance of a natural disaster … Continued
Animal Overlords: 5 creatures that keep their own pets
Humans aren’t the only ones to keep pets, you know. All sorts of animals from right around the world have been spotted forming masterful relationships with other species. But unlike us with our cats and dogs, these mutualistic creature companionships are usually essential for both animals’ well being, if not their very survival. Tarantulas and … Continued
Drunken Monkeys! Booze-loving primates proven to seek out high-alcohol nectar
Some primates actively seek out the booziest treats they can find, and tolerance to alcohol may even have given a few species an evolutionary edge over their lightweight cousins, according to a new study. In tests conducted by researchers at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, aye-ayes, a little loopy looking lemur species from Madagascar, … Continued
This disturbing video shows why you should never visit a wild animal circus
Warning: some will find the above video distressing. In 2015, an eyewitness visited Suzhou, China—which encompasses more than 300 circuses—to go undercover inside 10 different circuses and animal training facilities. What they documented is eye-opening, heart-wrenching and disturbing. Behind-the-scenes footage, published today for the first time by PETA, shows bears forced to stand on two legs or face … Continued
Zambia makes its first arrest for keeping illegal primates
For the very first time since the GRI—Zambia Primate Project (ZPP) was established in 2002, and after confiscating over 500 primates held illegally in Zambia since that time, ZPP has witnessed the arrest and prosecution of a man keeping a primate illegally. It may well be the first successful prosecution in Zambia for illegal primate … Continued
It's Groundhog Day! Here's 7 expressive animals that all look a little like Bill Murray
Bill Murray has a few things in common with the animal kingdom: he’s lovable, fascinating to watch and capable of pulling some fantastic facial expressions when caught off guard. To celebrate Groundhog Day (a holiday synonymous with the famous Bill Murray film of the same name), here are a bunch of kooky creatures who share … Continued
Why primates don't make good pets (and other interesting facts), as explained by the co-creator of Monkey Day
Every year without fail the calendar rolls round to December 14th, which just so happens to be Monkey Day. It’s an unofficial holiday, celebrated by pranksters and primate lovers right across the planet. First started by illustrator Casey Sorrow and Eric Millikin in 2000, the day has grown in leaps and bounds since then, capturing the hearts of internet … Continued
Family life with the white-cheeked gibbons
White-cheeked gibbon couples set quite the example for the ideal family unit. The male and female will mate for life and often sing together. Once they have an offspring, both parents will put in the work to raise and nurture their young.
This 7-week-old tamarin is driving his mom crazy
This baby tamarin is 7-weeks-old, and is already a quarter of the size of his mother. Naturally, mom is getting a little tired of carrying baby on her back.
Whatever you do, please don't feed the wildlife
Come morning and the tarred Highway 7 that cuts through the Pench Tiger Reserve in Central India is freckled with life already. Troops of boisterous pink faced Rhesus Macaques carefully pick the most scenic roadside spots for the day. But, the primates are not interested in the panoramic views—instead they’ve chosen their locations carefully—it is … Continued
In the Field: Zambia’s Camp Africa
Zambia is home to some of Africa’s most beloved and endangered species, spanning nearly every habitat imaginable across hundreds of thousands of square miles. And for the next two years, it’s also home to Camp Africa, a Luangwa-based camp set up to tell the story of the incredible natural beauty and extraordinary breadth of African … Continued
New monkey species discovered in Peru
A new species of monkey has been discovered living in a remote stretch of the Peruvian Amazon and, unlike other recent primate discoveries, it is not facing extinction. Researchers from the international NGO Proyecto Mono Tocón encountered the previously unknown species of titi monkey during an expedition down the Urubamba River in Central Peru. The … Continued