Male primates may be larger than females partly because of pressure from rival groups, not just competition with males inside ...

In many primate species, males are much larger than their female counterparts, which is generally attributed to male ...

The story of primates is a tale of incredible variety and ancient roots, told through the lens of science, DNA, and time itself. These creatures, ranging from massive gorillas to tiny mouse lemurs, ...

Although about half of primate species play as adults with other adults, a team of international researchers has just ...

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Researchers from 24 countries have analyzed the genomes of 809 individuals from 233 primate species, generating the most complete catalog of genomic information about our closest relatives to date.

NEW DELHI (AP) — Twenty-five species of monkeys, langurs, lemurs and gorillas are on the brink of extinction and need global action to protect them from increasing deforestation and illegal ...

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

In “ Primate Species Spotlight: The Spot-Nosed Guenon” Global Field Program graduate student Lilija Rapa helps us get to know African monkeys with a in-depth look at the spot-nosed guenon and suggests ...

If a tree falls in a forest, and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? That Zen koan may teach us lessons about ...