Primates

Travel November 17

Chimpanzee escapes from Indianapolis Zoo enclosure, triggering emergency lockdown

After a female chimpanzee escaped an enclosure at the Indianapolis Zoo, a lockdown and emergency response were triggered. The animal was safely sedated and returned with no injuries, the zoo said.

U.S. November 5

Second escaped monkey killed after truck crash as search continues for remaining animal

Two escaped monkeys shot dead in Mississippi after truck crash, one still missing. Residents fear for children's safety as search continues in Jasper County.

Mississippi November 3

Mississippi mom says she shot and killed at-large monkey to protect her children

A Mississippi mother shot an escaped monkey near her home after a truck crash released 21 research primates. Two monkeys remain missing as authorities continue the search.

Mississippi November 2

Escaped monkey captured by authorities days after truck crash flips vehicle in Mississippi

One of three escaped research monkeys found in Mississippi after truck carrying 21 primates from Tulane University crashed on interstate near Heidelberg.

Asia July 29

Monkeys 'running a scam' at sacred temple, frustrated tourists say after phone thefts

Long-tailed macaques at Indonesia's Uluwatu Temple demonstrate economic decision-making by targeting high-value items like smartphones over less valuable objects.

California May 14

California meth bust leads to rescue of young spider monkey

Violeta, an 18-month-old spider monkey, was rescued after law enforcement executed a search warrant on a Northern California home allegedly tied to a drug case.

Turkey January 13

Baby gorilla found in plane cargo recovering at Turkish zoo

A 5-month-old gorilla rescued from a Turkish Airlines plane's cargo hold is now recovering at a zoo in Istanbul, officials announced Sunday.

Primates January 7

Tutu-wearing monkey picked up near highway in 'bananas situation'

Sheriff’s deputies in Missouri discovered a spider monkey wearing a tutu near Route 21 on Monday.

Florida April 15, 2024

Endangered Bornean orangutan born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

An endangered Bornean orangutan was born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over the weekend, delivered by cesarean section and weighing in at just over three pounds.

Germany April 12, 2024

World's oldest known gorilla turns 67 at Berlin Zoo

The Berlin Zoo is celebrating the 67th birthday of Fatou, a female gorilla who is the park's oldest resident, as well as the oldest known gorilla in the world.