U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he wants to end the use of primates in federally funded research, a wish that could have dramatic consequences for S.C.’s famous “Monkey Island” and ...

An animal rescue in Forked River, New Jersey, is giving a monkey destined for biomedical research a new home after it survived a truck crash in October. The Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A rhesus macaque who spent a week on the lam in Mississippi in late ...

Editor’s Note: News 5 has revised this article to clarify the animals’ location status as the station understands it. UPDATE (6 p.m.): Federal law enforcement officers and Wildlife Rescue officials ...

A rhesus macaque that spent a week on the run after escaping from a Mississippi highway crash has found a permanent home at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River. The animal refuge is hoping for ...

A second monkey that escaped from an overturned truck in Jasper County is dead, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Jasper County Sheriff Sheriff Randy Johnson ...

The saga of the escaped lab monkeys in Mississippi has taken a more gruesome turn. Over the weekend, a woman encountered one of the escapees and shot it dead. The Associated Press reported Sunday that ...

This emotional video shows a baby monkey crying while Mom cares for a newborn. Cutis gently steps in with a calm and thoughtful gesture, creating a touching scene that reflects emotional support and ...