If you're considering getting a pet monkey or primate, be aware that caring for one can be very challenging in a household setting. There are over 350 species of primates from habitats in Asia, ...

Thinking about acquiring a monkey to keep as an adorable pet? Think carefully. Thousands of nonhuman primates are hosted as companions in people's homes across the United States—relationships ...

In the June 25 issue of Psychology Today, Herzog updated a piece titled, “Are Humans the Only Animals That Keep Pets?” In it, ...

Madeline Bennett has two squirrel monkeys, Oliver and Oakley. She spoke with PEOPLE about how she adapts to caring for them, and why they aren't the right pets for most people.

Wildlife trafficking is one of the world's biggest illegal trades, and the U.S. creates much of the demand for pet primates. Now there's a proposed ban on privately owning and breeding these animals.

Former pet monkeys get a new lease on life in the trees of Primate Paradise BY Randy Rauch Volusia County UPDATED 12:40 PM ET Jan. 10, 2025 PUBLISHED 5:58 PM ET Jan. 09, 2025 PUBLISHED 5:58 PM EST ...

While the monkey was putting on a show in the restaurant, Costigan's girlfriend recorded a video of it. Then Costigan posted it to his own TikTok account where the video currently has over 152,000 ...