The Bonobo: 98.4 Percent Human
The bonobo is kind of monkey. More than 98 percent of their DNA is the same as that of a human…And they are facing extinction.
The bonobo is kind of monkey. More than 98 percent of their DNA is the same as that of a human…And they are facing extinction.
These are the largest living animals today as defined by volume, mass, height or length.
Ever wonder if there was ever a time without laughter? New discoveries suggest that laughter is not a trait exclusively of humans, but originally of a different primate species.
I will measure your ultimate love by your ways of protecting my life.
The aye aye is an animal that people consider to be an ugly creature, but I fail to see their disliking. I find them to be very entertaining to watch.
The Philippine tarsiers are one of the smallest primates in the world but own the largest eyes. In their diminutive physical make up, they appear benign and lovely. Sad to know, they are now endangered, but people love to capture these humble and submissive animals in order to keep them as pets.
Meet the Aye-Aye, the animals many believe to be the ugliest on the planet. Unfortunately for this creature, it is also one of the most endangered. Will it soon be time to wave bye-bye to the Aye-Aye or can it be brought back from the edge of extinction?
When I examined the Lion Tailed Macaque in its enclosure in the zoo, I found that the only greenery was a few small bushes scattered around. There were lots of logs and dead trees for them to climb and rest on at their leisure.