They’ve figured out how to turn a dead spider into a useful robotic gripper. Scientists and engineers have long held reverence for the achievements of the natural world. Tiny insects are capable ...

A young spider monkey named Sully lost his arm after it got trapped in a mesh-style fence at the Brevard Zoo, officials said.

BREVARD COUNTY • FLORIDA — Brevard Zoo officials said that one of their black-handed spider monkeys lost his arm after a chance accident. On Wednesday morning, our 10-month-old male spider monkey, ...

In this commentary, Rosolie writes about a recent experience rescuing a spider monkey, which was struggling to stay afloat in a river. Rosolie describes the moment as one of profound communication.

The mother-daughter duo joins resident male spider monkey, Rozindi, to form a troop. Black-handed spider monkeys are endangered due to habitat loss, illegal pet trade, and low reproductive rates.