AMES, Iowa – A new study from an Iowa State University biologist shows that menopause in mid-life is a uniquely human phenomenon among primates. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National ...

Researchers reveals how walking on two legs and expanding brain size drove the evolution of human right-handedness.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the philosophy and ethics of science and technology. Being a “dad” is uncommon in the primate world. Most male ...

Antananarivo, Madagascar (February 6, 2006) -- Conservation International (CI) has released the new edition of "Lemurs of Madagascar", a detailed guidebook about the unique primates synonymous with ...

A cloned rhesus monkey has reached adulthood for the first time ever, with the unique primate now more than 3 years old, according to Chinese researchers. Retro — who was born on July 16, 2020 — was ...

Tooth decay is a common and unfortunate problem for many of us, but two new studies show it is also an issue for other primates, as well as our fossil relatives and ancestors. Tooth decay is a common ...

Learning in the wild: Studies show young orangutans master nest-building by closely watching and imitating experienced individuals, a process that can take years. Moonlit movements: Observations in ...

Primates are one of the most diverse groups of mammals with more than 500 species, including humans. In proportion to their ...

A study of primates' brains ranging from tiny bush babies to humans and apes shows that size really may matter, researchers said on Monday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ...

It’s not every day that Pepper the orangutan gets her health exams, but when she does it draws a crowd. Pepper, 43, had her five-year checkup Tuesday at the Virginia Zoo. She and the three other ...

Unique primate habitats on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi are under threat from rising deforestation, according to a new study. The island’s isolation has allowed macaques and tarsiers there to ...