Roads and power lines put primates in danger: South African data adds to the real picture: Samango monkey choosing to use a pole bridge instead of a ladder bridge. Birthe Linden About 25 million kilometres of new roads are expected to be built around the world by 2050. Along with power lines and railways, roads …
Three surprising reasons human actions threaten endangered primates: A baby chimpanzee enjoys his food. Michaela Pilch/Shutterstock Monkeys, apes and lemurs are cute, familiar and lovable. But an estimated 60% of all primate species are listed as vulnerable, threatened or endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, a network of environmental organisations. You’ve …
Primates colonised the Arctic during a period of ancient global warming — their fate offers a lesson as climate change speeds up: Researchers have found evidence that primates colonised northern Canada 52 million years ago. Kaca Skokanova/Shutterstock Two new species of prehistoric primate were recently identified by scientists studying fossils from Canada’s Ellesmere Island in …
We’ve proved that wild primates suffer from tooth decay – and chimps are among the worst: Atiger/shutterstock Nearly everyone at some point in their lives is affected by tooth decay. Indeed, half of you reading this article are likely to currently have it. It’s common knowledge that a sugary diet can cause cavities, but specific bacteria …
Primates are facing an impending extinction crisis – but we know very little about what will actually protect them: Nicholas Santasier/Pexels From lemurs to orangutans, tarsiers to gorillas, primates are captivating and sometimes unnervingly similar to us. So it’s not surprising that this group of more than 500 species receives a great deal of research …
What primates can teach us about managing arguments during lockdown: Grooming is the key to positive relationships. tratong/Shutterstock The world may be reopening in some places, with people looking forward to pubs, restaurants and haircuts. Many of us will no doubt also be looking forward to some time away from home – alone – once …
How penis bones help primates win the mating game – and why humans might have lost theirs: All shapes and sizes. Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA One of the most weird and wonderful products of evolution is the penis bone, or baculum. The baculum is an extra-skeletal bone, which means it is not attached to the …