The extraordinary evolution of humans is often exemplified by two defining traits: large brains and highly dexterous hands.

We lost them along the way, but our relatives still retain them for balance. Discover the primates with the longest tails.

P rimates can get pretty big. Just look at gorillas – absolute units. But what about the other side of the spectrum? Well, ...

Some primates even colonised Arctic regions. These early primates may have survived seasonally cold temperatures and a ...

Researchers have found a consistent link between thumb length and brain size in primates. Scientists at the University of ...

Nearly two-thirds of primate species face the threat of extinction largely as a result of human actions that kill animals directly and destroy habitats, according to a new review from more than 30 ...

September 1st is International Primate Day, a day to celebrate and honor primates — especially the world's rarest and most ...

Purchasing a pet monkey or ape in Missouri is easy. Animal rights advocates say it can be unsafe for both pet and owner.

The Oklahoma City Zoo is hosting dog adoptions, celebrating World Primate Day, offering free admission through Curbside Chronicle, and holding a community blood drive this weekend.

A Missouri woman who starred in the HBO documentary series “Chimp Crazy” has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison ...