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China successfully clones a Rhesus monkey for the first time

A team of Chinese researchers successfully cloned a Rhesus monkey for the first time, a species whose biology closely resembles that of humans and is widely used in medical research. According to the BBC, the specimen survived healthily for...

Howler monkey: the primate whose cry can be heard from long distances

The howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) is one of the most captivating species in Latin America. Its dark fur, long prehensile tail, and remarkable vocal ability distinguish it in the animal kingdom. With a size ranging from 50 to 70 centimeters...

Ingenious solution: hanging bridges in the Amazon to protect primates

In the depths of the Amazon, an innovative conservation project has managed to reduce the mortality of endangered primate species. The initiative, led by researcher Fernanda Abra, consists of installing suspended bridges between the treetops, allowing monkeys to cross...

The Pygmy Marmoset: the world’s smallest monkey faces an uncertain future

The pygmy marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea), considered the smallest monkey in the world, is in danger of extinction. With a size that does not exceed 15 centimeters and a weight of just 100 grams, this tiny species moves with agility...

The yellow-tailed monkey: the key to ecological balance in danger

The yellow-tailed woolly monkey (Oreonax flavicauda) is a species essential for biodiversity, but its survival is at serious risk due to different factors such as deforestation and hunting. For this reason, experts must work on ways to care for...

The proboscis monkey is the guardian protecting the mangroves of Borneo.

The proboscis monkey, endemic to Borneo, the third largest island in the world located in southeast Asia, is one of the most emblematic species of biodiversity in this region. The vast tropical rainforests, swamps, and riparian forests of Borneo...

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Criminal violence in Mexico leads to new Noah’s Ark: at least 700 animals to be relocated

Cruelty and animal abuse know no borders. The Ostok Sanctuary in Culiacán, northwest Mexico, was forced to move around...