Watching videos of pet monkeys online can be entertaining, and it is easy to see why some people imagine that owning one might be fun. But is keeping a monkey as a pet really a good idea? This ...

Monkeys are fascinating, intelligent, and curiously human-like. It’s no wonder that many people dream of having one as a pet. The idea of a playful monkey perched on your shoulder or mimicking your ...

Archaeologists working at the animal cemetery at Berenike have documented remains from three dozen primates, marking a significant shift in Roman pet-keeping practices. Previously, the handful of ...