Lesula, A New Species of Monkey
A newly published study describes Lesula (Cercopithecus lomamiensis), a recently discovered monkey species living in a remote part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers…
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Monkeys Cured of Ebola Zaire Virus With Antibody Cocktail
A cocktail of three antibodies has been able to cure monkeys infected with the Ebola virus if administered 24 hours or more after exposure. This…
Human Y-Chromosome Has Enough Genes to Stay for Millions of Years
The male-sex determining Y chromosome is here to stay, having lost only one gene in the last 25 million years, a new study of human…
Survey Team Rediscovers Near-Extinct Monkey In the Jungles of Borneo
Researchers rediscovered Miller’s grizzled langur in Borneo’s jungles, which was feared extinct, in the rain forest preserve of Wehea, located 90 miles (145 kilometers) west…
Members of Small Monkey Groups Are More Likely to Fight
Who wins when small monkey groups have territorial disputes with larger groups? The answer is small monkey groups. Smaller groups may be more likely to…