One population of white-faced capuchin monkeys in Panama has entered the Stone Age, according to researchers. The monkeys are the fourth species of primates to use stone tools to break nuts and shellfish, following us. The group lives on Jicarón island, a small island off the coast of Panama that is part of the Coiba National Park, according to New Scientist. The national … [Read more...] about A Family Of Panama Monkeys Has Entered The Stone Age
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In a Contentious Study, Scientists Implanted a Human Brain Gene Into Monkeys
A team of Chinese scientists has transferred a gene crucial in human brain development into the genomes of monkeys in what is probably an ethically contentious endeavor. They assessed whether the changed monkeys performed better in cognitive tests than their control colleagues in subsequent experiments. The findings have been published in the journal National Science … [Read more...] about In a Contentious Study, Scientists Implanted a Human Brain Gene Into Monkeys
Even Monkeys Need a Day at The Spa. According to a Study Conducted in Japan
A troop of Japanese macaques, sometimes known as snow monkeys, start their days with a peaceful soak in their own personal hot tub in Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan. The trouble is, Jigokudani has a lot of natural hot springs, and one particular colony of snow monkeys loves them. They've been taking baths and attracting people from all around the world for nearly 70 … [Read more...] about Even Monkeys Need a Day at The Spa. According to a Study Conducted in Japan
The Reason Why Japanese Monkeys Have Been Observed Riding Deer Is Quite Surprising
Japanese monkeys, famed for enjoying hot baths in their snowy surroundings, have an unusual relationship with sika deer. Japanese monkeys, often known as macaques, have been seen riding on top of sika deer on several occasions (Cervus nippon yakushimae). In the Japanese woodlands, the two species coexist happily. This tight bond benefits both parties: the deer consumes the … [Read more...] about The Reason Why Japanese Monkeys Have Been Observed Riding Deer Is Quite Surprising