There are over 300 monkey species alive today, and while most are peaceful, tree-dwelling insectivores and herbivores, a ...

They may creep some of us out (and you can bet that us includes yours truly), but we’ve all got our own little spot in the ...

His habitat choice – living in a solitary tree on the savanna – is also more consistent with baboon behavior than mandrill behavior. Additionally, the wise, shamanic role he plays in the lion ...

His habitat choice – living in a solitary tree on the savanna – is also more consistent with baboon behavior than mandrill behavior. Additionally, the wise, shamanic role he plays in the lion ...

When Baboon Dads Stick Around, Their Daughters Live Longer New research shows father-daughter relationships have a positive influence on female baboons’ lives—when the dads stick around ...

Baboons form lines based on friendships, not strategy, revealing insights into social behavior and challenging previous theories on animal movement.

Baboons often travel in structured line formations known as "progressions" as they move through their home range. Previous studies offered conflicting explanations for this behavior. Some proposed ...

One baboon named Simon was a good father, a “nice guy” to female baboons, while his brother Garfunkel was “more grumpy.” “Over time you get to know them so well,” says Weyher.

Kindas are unique among baboons because they’re the least sexually dimorphic: males and females are close to the same size, making them a better analog for us humans. So can male and female baboons ...

Baboon alpha males spend an extraordinary amount of time shadowing fertile females, ensuring no rivals get too close. This behavior, known as “mate guarding,” demands constant vigilance.

Researchers discovered previously unknown foraging behavior of chacma baboons in South Africa after analyzing footage from collar cameras attached to the animals.