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Primates

Africa’s Role Models: Uganda’s first wildlife vet wants to change world
Africa
/ 17 January 2022

Africa’s Role Models: Uganda’s first wildlife vet wants to change world

Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is contributing to conservation not only with her veterinary skills but also by supporting community development

By Halima Athumani
Brain has specific radar for snakes, find scientists
Article
/ 28 October 2013

Brain has specific radar for snakes, find scientists

Snakes tend to arouse sharp fear in monkeys, apes and humans; scientists now say they have found specific brain cells that fire off a rapid warning.

By Staff Reporter
No more business for monkeys
Article
/ 12 August 2011

No more business for monkeys

<i>The Rise of the Planet of the Apes</i> blockbuster reboot is out this week. <b>Catherine Shoard</b> revisits the history of primate films.

By Catherine Shoard
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Article
/ 11 March 2009

Flossing monkeys proof primates teach young tool use

Thai monkeys have been observed showing their young how to floss — proof primates teach offspring to use tools, a Japanese researcher said on Wednesd

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 16 December 2008

Lemur virus gives clues on HIV evolution

A squirrel-sized lemur from Madagascar has given scientists new evidence about the evolutionary history of HIV-related viruses.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 31 August 2008

Race against time to save Congo’s apes

Given the record of Belgium’s King Leopold II in the DRC, the choice of Emmanuel de Merode as director of Virunga National Park may raise eyebrows.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 5 August 2008

Nearly half of the world’s primates at risk of extinction

Nearly half of all primate species are now threatened with extinction, according to a comprehensive new evaluation.

By James Randerson

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