Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' led the mainland China box office with $70.3 million over the Aug. 14–16 weekend, while Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' debuted in second place.

Research in Brazil indicates that bearded capuchin monkeys use stones as hammers and anvils. The study suggests that traces of previous use on the stones help the monkeys select their tools.

A new study has revealed that monkeys are capable of forming friendships with other animal species, challenging previous understandings of interspecies interactions.

The price of lab monkeys in China has surged to $26,000, complicating new drug development trials and increasing the need for primate imports.

New research indicates that monkeys process geometric shapes in ways surprisingly similar to humans, suggesting that geometric intuition evolved long before modern humans appeared.

New research suggests that monkeys understand shapes in a way remarkably similar to humans, challenging the long-held belief that geometric intuition is unique to our species.

Four monkeys were found in a car at Romania's border with Serbia, lacking the necessary legal documents for their transport.

Jay Tarriela has criticized Senator Robin Padilla for defending a Chinese media video that depicted Filipinos as monkeys.

A video apparently depicting Filipinos as monkeys on Chinese media has drawn a protest from Manila.

A northbound rest and service area (R&R) on Malaysia's North-South Expressway has been temporarily closed due to aggressive monkeys that have been chasing and harassing visitors.

Researchers are emphasizing the critical role of monkeys and apes in preventing a sixth mass extinction, as their conservation is seen as vital to global biodiversity and food supply.

The Dutch government has announced its decision to continue permitting research involving testing on monkeys within the Netherlands for the foreseeable future.

Almost 100 macaques have escaped a government enclosure in Lopburi, Thailand, invading local neighborhoods and prompting officials to use tranquilizer darts and baited cages in an effort to recapture them.

Dutch producer Xamuel's hard techno remix of Arctic Monkeys' song '505' is reportedly a hit at dance festivals worldwide this summer, drawing large crowds.

A Japanese park famous for its snow monkeys bathing in hot springs announced it will limit daily visitors to curb inappropriate behavior, including people bathing with the animals.

Rokas Galvonas and grandmothers traveling in Bali were warned to go to the hospital if bitten at the popular Uluwatu temple, known for its steep cliffs and monkeys.

Costa Rica is taking steps to protect howler monkeys from electrocution, which is a leading cause of wildlife deaths in the country, following a court ruling aimed at making power lines safer.

Footage from the New York Aquarium, nearly two decades old, reveals that beluga whales exhibit a preference for mirrors, a behavior also observed in elephants and monkeys.

In Malaysia, rope bridges have been implemented to reduce the mortality rate of dusky langur monkeys. Citizens in Penang are actively committed to this conservation initiative.

Two American citizens have been arrested following an incident, with police confirming that no monkeys were harmed during the event.

An unregulated economy in China sees foreign individuals, dubbed "white monkeys," hired to pose as professionals like lawyers, scientists, or chefs to add prestige and a global appearance to Chinese businesses.

Scientists are perplexed by findings that show monkeys playing video games without expecting a reward, suggesting a deeper understanding of curiosity may be possible. This research could offer new insights into intrinsic motivation.

Scientists observe that groups of monkeys living on the Rock of Gibraltar have learned to eat soil, which is believed to help calm their stomachs after consuming unhealthy food provided by tourists.

According to US authorities, individuals paid thousands of dollars for the torture of monkeys, with horrific videos showing the animals being burned alive and mutilated.

Macaques in Gibraltar have been observed ingesting clumps of clay, a behavior believed to help their digestive systems process the sugars, fats, and dairy products from human snacks given to them by tourists.

Scientists have documented unusual behavior among the macaque monkeys on Gibraltar, which are often seen begging for food from tourists. This behavior might indicate the macaques have discovered a natural remedy for stomach ailments.

A 'world first' gene project is underway to map the DNA of Crinkle, a Barbary macaque at Trentham Monkey Forest, with the goal of aiding the fight against wildlife crime.

A golden snub-nosed langur cub, a rare and endangered primate, has been born in Belgium, a year after the European country received three of these monkeys from China.

Residents of Ilbisil, Kajiado, Kenya, report being terrorized by monkeys, which are causing significant havoc and disruption in the area, impacting daily life.

Buddha’s sanguine eyes, Jakata tales’ monkeys, and several other paintings hidden inside one of the world’s most ancient Buddhist heritage sites, now explained in Magnificent Murals – Buddhist Art of…

Farmers in northern India are dressing up in bear costumes to protect their crops from monkeys.

One of Costa Rica’s main attractions is our plentiful wildlife. Tourists come to see monkeys, sloths, toucans and more in their natural habitats.

Pakistani Grammy winner Arooj Aftab teams with Beck on War Child’s Help (2) album supporting kids in war zones

We laughed at the colobus monkeys that were using the roofs of the marquees as trampolines.

The 1995 record raised millions for War Child — now Help(2), featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Oasis and Arctic Monkeys, aims to do the same in the streaming age

Video of monkeys escaping rain in Guizhou goes viral  China Daily

Chimney sweeps cleaned out the chimney soot that built up over time. Eddie Worth/AP Before computers, refrigerators, and modern medicine, basic menial tasks required human labor. People once relied…

The Ark Wildlife Park, home to exotic animals like crocodiles and monkeys, is reportedly at 'breaking point' due to mounting bills totaling £40,000.

Democratic Representative Al Green was expelled from the Congress plenary on Tuesday evening, a few minutes after Donald Trump began his State of the Union address. The congressman had displayed a placard.

A baby monkey named Punch, rejected by its mother and other monkeys in a Japanese zoo, has garnered widespread sympathy online, with experts noting such occurrences are natural in the animal kingdom.

The Jammu and Kashmir government has stated it will not sterilize monkeys despite widespread crop destruction and public safety concerns, opting instead to promote monkey-resistant crops.

Renowned music producer James Ellis Ford, known for working with artists like Arctic Monkeys, recorded an album from his hospital bed during his battle with leukaemia.

Punch, a monkey at a Japanese zoo, has gained internet fame for becoming a protector of younger monkeys, offering them comfort that he himself once lacked.

China's pharmaceutical industry is grappling with a severe shortage and soaring prices of lab monkeys, with cynomolgus macaques doubling in cost within a year, making securing research primates as challenging as negotiating for Nvidia chips.

Scientists have developed an AI system with facial recognition and touchscreen interaction to study the cognitive functions of wild capuchin monkeys, with groundbreaking results showing the monkeys learning to 'kiss' the screen.

James Ellis Ford, producer for Arctic Monkeys, has released a solo album titled 'Lost in Another World,' which was partially recorded in a London hospital during his treatment for leukemia.

A woman driving in Akita Prefecture, Japan, sustained an ear injury and found a hole in her car window, possibly from a hunting rifle bullet. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred near where a local hunting association was culling monkeys.

NEW research shows that monkeys have geometric skills similar to human preschoolers, suggesting common cognitive foundations. Formal education builds on these innate abilities.

A dedicated pool for monkeys has been set up again this year at the Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden in Oita, Japan, to help the wild monkeys cope with the severe summer heat.

The Philippines has officially protested videos from China Daily that depict Filipinos as monkeys, amidst escalating tensions in the South China Sea.

Bradford-born producer Nia Archives' second album, 'Emotional Junglist,' is reviewed as a self-assured record featuring drum'n'bass rhythms and angsty odes, drawing comparisons to artists like Arctic Monkeys and Kate Nash.

Artist Jalen Ngonda, known for his classic soul and Motown influences, revealed in an interview backstage at Madrid’s Mad Cool festival that the Arctic Monkeys were highly influential in the songs he was writing.

Dutch toy retailer Intertoys has initiated a recall of Orb brand toy monkeys after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of asbestos in the play figures.

The Frankfurt Zoo is hosting a holiday program designed to educate children about various animal species, with a particular focus on capuchin monkeys.

A report highlights the widespread illegal trafficking of endangered wildlife, including pangolins, monkeys, and rhino horns, through social media platforms.

A newlywed woman in Tamil Nadu died after falling from a temple hill, reportedly surrounded by monkeys. The incident occurred after she was startled by the animals.

A school in a Southeast Asian country, considered the world's first, is dedicated to training monkeys specifically for harvesting coconuts.

Lorna Luft, daughter of legendary actress Judy Garland, recounted her childhood experience of watching "The Wizard of Oz," admitting that the flying monkeys in the film completely terrified her as a child.

The Pretenders' lead singer, Chrissie Hynde, has written a letter to fans, urging them to put away their phones and enjoy concerts, comparing the sight to 'monkeys wanking'.

Over time, humans lost the vocal membranes and air sacs found in monkeys and apes and developed a more stable voice box.

The UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is introducing new licensing changes for primate ownership, mandating that primates be kept under zoo-level standards.

Colombian authorities arrested a couple at Rafael Núñez International Airport in Cartagena after discovering they were attempting to smuggle three baby monkeys hidden in their underwear.

Jamaica's National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is intensifying its efforts to locate and manage populations of non-native monkeys, which pose a threat to local ecosystems. The agency is working to control the spread of these invasive species.

The family of white-mustached monkeys at Korkeasaari Zoo now numbers five members after the birth of twins. The father is reportedly caring for the offspring around the clock.

An extract from a new book delves into the early, "frenzied" years of the band Arctic Monkeys, with drummer Matt Helders and other figures from Sheffield's indie scene reflecting on their reluctant path to fame in the mid-2000s.

A young monkey named Punch is reportedly holding toys less and engaging more in play with other monkeys, indicating a shift in its social behavior.

Retired fire hoses from Changi and Seletar airports in Singapore have been creatively upcycled into hammocks for lions and monkeys.

Tom Rowley, known from Milburn and as a touring member of Arctic Monkeys, shares how his experiences with the band shaped his debut album, 'Moses & The Drones'.

A review of Dylan Southern's directorial debut, 'Dark Feathers of Sorrow' (Tamsios sielvarto plunksnos), describes how the film portrays loss transforming into a nightmare. Southern previously directed music videos for Arctic Monkeys and Franz Ferdinand.

The Arctic Monkeys are highlighted for their pioneering role as the internet's first breakout band in 2006, successfully leveraging digital platforms to top charts and later achieving viral success again.

Netflix is reportedly adapting a story by Philip K. Dick, with expectations that it could serve as an ideal follow-up to the acclaimed time loop series '12 Monkeys'.

A woman in Malaysia has tragically died following an attack by feral monkeys, highlighting potential dangers from wildlife in residential areas.

An investigation by ICE Homeland Security Investigations in Florida uncovered a 'deeply disturbing' animal cruelty operation involving baby monkeys, leading to the arrest of a U.S. citizen.

A female Japanese macaque, named Punch, was eventually accepted by other monkeys after she was rejected by her mother immediately after birth.

The pygmy marmosets share the enclosure with the crocodile tegus.

“Al had the demo of a song that was written around the time of ‘AM’, actually. The chorus lyric and chorus music were from that era" The post James Ford sheds light on the origins of Arctic Monkeys’…

Punch the baby orphan macaque is outgrowing the orangutan plushie that comforted him through early rejection from his mother and other monkeys. Images of Punch dragging around the...

The macaque baby Punch is growing up: according to video recordings, he has finally left his plush toy behind and integrated into the group of 'real' monkeys.

Oliva Rodrigo, Cameron Winter, and Arctic Monkeys are just a few of the acts who shine on this charity compilation for children affected by violent conflict

It's tough to make a longform time travel story work on television, because the genre is full of paradoxes, but 12 Monkeys makes it look easy.

Democratic Congressman Al Green was ejected from Congress after holding up a sign that read 'Black people are not monkeys' during a session.

Chaos erupted on a road in Monkey Hill Park in Phuket, Thailand, when a worker transporting bananas on a motorcycle was ambushed by a gang of monkeys.

A 7-month-old macaque named Punch at a zoo near Tokyo has garnered a worldwide following due to his difficulties in socializing with other monkeys.

Observations of young baboons in a nature park interfering when their mothers gave attention to younger siblings suggest that monkeys may experience jealousy similar to humans.

James Ford, a prominent music producer for artists like Arctic Monkeys and Pulp, shares his reflections on life's fragility and making an album from his hospital bed after being diagnosed with leukaemia.

A monkey sanctuary is set to close after more than six decades because plans for a new buyer fell through, necessitating the rehoming of all its monkeys.

A photo essay highlights the growing problem of crop-raiding monkeys in Nepal, which are posing a significant threat to the livelihoods of farming communities.

This week's collection of the best wildlife photographs from around the world features various animals including snub-nosed monkeys, amorous cobras, and a milk-snatching fox.

Scientists in a Costa Rican forest are using CapuchinAI, a portable testing station equipped with a touch screen and facial recognition software, to study primate intelligence in the wild.

This article presents an opinion piece titled 'The Fat Man and the Wise Monkeys,' likely offering a commentary or reflection on a current topic.

Monkeys can also abstract geometric shapes, a new study suggests. This could be relevant for children's education.

Four monkeys were discovered being transported without legal documents in a car driven by a Ukrainian woman at the Moravița customs point in Romania.

The booming demand for new drug research and development in China has driven the prices of laboratory monkeys back to coronavirus pandemic-era highs, forcing some researchers to halt their studies.

Multiple monkey sightings have been reported in the central area of Fukuoka City, with one even captured on camera during a news report. Police and city officials are advising residents not to make eye contact or feed the monkeys.

A new study investigates how animals like monkeys and sparrows experience time and their surroundings by observing their reactions to optical illusions, revealing differences in perception compared to humans.

This article delves into a philosophical contemplation of human existence, questioning whether individuals truly belong or are merely metaphorical 'monkeys' navigating an 'anomic paradise' within society.

A new report accuses Meta of facilitating the world's 'largest single known illegal wildlife trade market' through its Facebook platform, where items like monkeys, rhino horn, and dead pangolins are reportedly sold.

A popular 'snow monkey' park in Japan plans to implement visitor caps to address issues of overcrowding and instances of tourists exhibiting bad behavior, such as attempting to feed or touch the monkeys.

Około 7 proc. populacji wyjątkowo rzadkich orangutanów Tapanuli zginęło w wyniku czterech dni ulewnych deszczy i osuwisk, do których doszło w ubiegłym roku na indonezyjskiej wyspie Sumatra, ujawniło…

A viral video shows monkeys playfully enjoying a 'pool party' in a water tank at the Taj Mahal, captivating internet users and leaving them amazed.

A troop of rhesus macaques, originally from Southeast Asia, has escaped from an asylum and is now living in the Ruhr area of western Germany, reportedly causing mischief.

A new study reveals that macaques in Gibraltar consume soil, a behavior believed to be a form of self-medication to alleviate the negative health impacts of their junk food-heavy diet.

Syfy's four-part post-apocalyptic series '12 Monkeys,' an adaptation of the classic sci-fi film, is being lauded for its quality, drawing comparisons to shows like 'Dark' and 'The Last of Us'.

A biologist details the hunting behavior of eagles known for preying on monkeys, describing how these birds snatch their targets directly from trees.

A new study suggests that monkeys engage with video games for entertainment rather than solely for food rewards, challenging previous assumptions about their motivation in research settings.

Many pharmaceutical giants use monkeys to test drugs and vaccines. But since China banned the export of primates in 2020, prices have skyrocketed, fuelilng an international black market.

Monkeys in Gibraltar, living in close proximity to tourists who often feed them or have snacks stolen, have reportedly discovered a clever method to avoid certain pains, despite being provided with food at managed feeding stations.

Macaque monkeys on the Rock of Gibraltar have reportedly discovered a natural remedy for stomach ailments, often observed seeking and consuming specific plants.

Monkeys in Gibraltar's tourist areas have been observed consuming soil to alleviate stomach problems, which are believed to be caused by their excessive intake of salty and sweet snacks provided by tourists.

Monkeys were observed sitting on a Buddha statue at the ancient religious site of Swayambu Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 7, 2026.

A photo report from the Zagreb Zoo shows monkeys moving on ropes and branches, and an antelope with its young, all appearing sluggish on a dull, overcast day.

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has implemented AI technology to better track the behavior of its giant pandas and golden monkeys, aiming to provide more personalized care and improve habitat design.

For 17 years, Swapnil Soni has dedicated his mornings to feeding stray dogs and hundreds of monkeys in Ahmedabad.

Our photojournalist explores the Cornish landmark on the eve of its anniversary and meets some of its staff, visitors, plants and creatures “Give me a sleeping bag and I’ll happily sleep here…

The story of the monkey Punch went around the world, but it is not a unique case. From chimpanzees to elephants, several rescued animals form unexpected bonds with toys that give them comfort and companionship.

The 7-month-old Japanese macaque, often clinging to an orangutan plush, became an internet sensation after videos of him being chased by fellow monkeys were posted on social media.

Several major artists and bands have contributed to the 23 tracks on this album. Proceeds from sales and streaming will be donated to War Child, a non-profit organization that supports children…

A macaque monkey, rejected by its family after birth, is reportedly starting to connect with other adult monkeys and using its plush toy less frequently.

Get the lowdown of each and every song on the history-making new compilation, featuring Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C., Olivia Rodrigo, Damon Albarn, Jarvis Cocker, Cameron Winter, and loads more The…

The song recorded live at Wembley Stadium in September follows recent releases from the collection from Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, Damon Albarn and the Last Dinner Party.

Key players speak to Billboard about the process behind the all-star charity effort, why now is the time to bring it back and how Rodrigo "nailed" her contribution.

Scientists have created an AI system modeled after a monkey brain that can recognize images efficiently without requiring the extensive computing power of current AI systems.

VIRAL Japanese macaque Punch-kun is slowly integrating into his troop at Ichikawa Zoo. Despite immense public interest, Punch is progressing, playing, and increasingly accepted by other monkeys.

A baby monkey named Pancho in Japan has captured global attention after viral videos showed it being bullied by other monkeys following its mother's rejection, with experts now determining the cause.

A surge in drug research in China has driven the cost of a laboratory monkey to about 140,000 yuan (US$20,260), a sum that exceeds the country’s average annual wage. Official government procurement records showed that prices had doubled in the last five years for such monkeys, which are widely used in the preclinical stage to check whether a drug is safe and how it is absorbed, broken down and cleared by the body. Analysts said the soaring cost was underpinned by a flood of drug-licensing deals...