Researchers have found that the size of the amygdala—a region of the brain involved in processing emotions—could be linked to ...

The monkey captured the hearts of millions of internet users after he was filmed carrying and hugging a stuffed animal—bigger ...

Little Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque living in the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, has captured hearts on the ...

Viral baby monkey’s new behavior sparks questions about imitation.

A new study shows macaque species with more tolerant social systems have larger brain regions linked to emotions and social signals.

Macaque species that live in more tolerant social groups have larger volumes in brain regions tied to social processing, according to a study published in eLife that compared neuroanatomy across ...

The researchers behind a new study of macaques say our evolutionary relatives have a hidden musical ability we thought was uniquely human.

Punch, a six-month-old Japanese macaque from the Ichikawa Zoo, became popular on social media because of his attachment to a stuffed toy that replaced his mother. All the details are in the Izvestia ...

Japanese snow monkeys don’t just soak in hot springs to escape the winter chill — their steamy spa sessions may also be ...

Crying is one of the most recognizable human emotional signals. Tears appear when people experience grief, relief, joy, or ...