Monkeys

New study on monkeys reveals why some people love alcohol; find out more here

Researchers have discovered that some of our ‘ape ancestors’ actually consumed fruits containing alcohol – sugar in ripe fruits when exposed to atmosphere is broken down into alcohol and carbon dioxide by yeasts

Refrain from feeding monkeys inside court premises: Delhi HC to lawyers, litigants

The court had also issued a circular on 28 February ordering that no stray animals like monkeys and dogs can be fed within its premises

Power of evolution: Scientists are trying to answer why and how did our ancestors lose their tails

Researchers have identified more than 30 genes involved in the development of tails in various species, from an iguana’s long whip to the stub on a Manx cat.

Gilead's Remdesivir prevented lung disease in macaque monkeys infected with coronavirus: Study

The antiviral drug, Remdesivir is the first drug shown to be effective against COVID-19 in human trials.

Animal testing: Scientists test several candidates on ferrets, monkeys in hopes of making a safe COVID-19 vaccine

Ferrets develop a fever and they also cough and sneeze, infecting each other much as people do.

Why is air pollution so harmful to us? Human being's DNA may hold the answer

Some genetic variants from a human's past can be helpful as it may allow people to have a long life despite smoking

Monitoring Delhi's monkey business: Will a census, professional mimics help tackle growing primate population?

Monkeys straying into human settlements, primarily in search of food, are causing disturbances, even attacking humans. This has been an ongoing problem in Delhi and the government has planned a census of the monkey population in the city, for area-wise identification and tackling of the issue.

From stealthy chimps, smart orca whales to farmer leafcutter ants, animals do better as community than humans

Once animals are grouped, a mechanism comes into play that makes living in a group efficient

Scientists have reconstructed skeleton of prehistoric girl from 70,000 years ago

The skeleton reconstructed belongs to a 13-year-old girl whose DNA was found in her pinky finger.

Chimpanzees are being forced to live in forest 'ghettos' because of human expansion

The chimps' main threat is habitat loss & Africa's 1.2 billion human population is expected to double by mid-century.