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Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: 'An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again...' - what 'Origin of Species' author said about human behaviorCharles Darwin's witty observation highlights how a monkey, after one bad experience with brandy, avoids it, contrasting with humans who of...28 May, 2026, 01.22 AM IST- Ebola virus in India? Here's the latest update on the Bengaluru scare, symptoms and precautions explainedEbola virus in Bangalore: A woman returning from Uganda was quarantined in Bengaluru with Ebola-like symptoms. Her tests have come back neg...27 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
- Scientists just cracked a mystery that's puzzled researchers for centuries; why are 90% of humans right-handed?Why are 90% of humans right-handed? A new study published in PLOS Biology suggests that human right-handedness may have evolved because of ...19 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Why macaques and humans start copying each other in shared spacesHumans and macaques are developing shared social behaviors. These monkeys learn from people in unexpected ways. Scientists observe mutual b...19 May, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- Why are 90% humans right-handed? Scientists finally find a fascinating answerScientists have uncovered a new theory for why most humans are right-handed. A major study suggests upright walking and a rapidly expanding...19 May, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
- One of South India’s most stunning trekking trails ends with a heart-shaped lake atop a hill — and clouds may join you on lucky daysWayanad in Kerala presents a captivating trekking experience to Chembra Peak. The journey leads to Hridaya Saras, a unique heart-shaped lak...16 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
- Tourist snacks are making the Rock of Gibraltar's monkeys sick, and their solution will make you laughMonkeys in Gibraltar are changing their behaviour after consuming human snacks provided by tourists. Foods like chocolate, crisps, and ice ...23 Apr, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
- Why Some Monkeys Would Rather Throw Away Food Than Accept an “Unfair” DealMonkeys reject unfair food rewards, demonstrating a sense of fairness. Research shows capuchins and chimpanzees refuse unequal treats. Bono...23 Mar, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
- Cash-strapped Sri Lanka scraps monkey business planThe toque macaque is endemic to Sri Lanka and common on the island of 22 million people but is classed as endangered on the International U...26 Jun, 2023, 08.32 PM IST
- Why China wants 1 lakh monkeys from Sri LankaThe toque macaque monkey is endemic to Sri Lanka and classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ...20 Apr, 2023, 06.14 PM IST
- Monkey Day: Here’s when it is celebratedDecember 14 is observed as Monkey Day throughout the world. The day came into existence in 2000. The day aims to raise awareness of the pre...14 Dec, 2022, 07.27 PM IST
- Monkey pool party becomes latest animal meme to trend on social mediaThe video opens with several excited monkeys gathered at a wooden plank a few meters above a swimming pool, all diving one by one into the ...12 Nov, 2022, 12.56 PM IST
- Extinction Watch: A living relic, sacred to a Chilean tribeIt’s possible the tree gained the name of monkey puzzle because of its spiny, scale-like leaves which would leave a monkey puzzled. The tre...05 Mar, 2020, 11.19 PM IST
- Can alternative diet plans bear fruit?Chubby monkeys and crows who pig out on cheeseburgers may not want to change.27 Aug, 2019, 07.54 AM IST
- Monkeys in Asia harbour viruses from humansMonkeys found in Asia harbour diverse viruses which are known to cause infectious gastroenteritis or diarrhoea in humans.06 Nov, 2015, 12.31 PM IST
- Even as humans give up civilised speech, monkeys are chirping inResearch has revealed that the tiny monkey species called marmosets prefer mutual exchange of views that was once the hallmark of homo sapi...22 Oct, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- New monkey species discovered in AfricaScientists have discovered a new species of bare-faced monkey in Africa.13 Sep, 2012, 06.43 PM IST
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