A 1.5-pound squirrel monkey named Goliath was launched into space in 1961; 35 seconds later, his Atlas E rocket was destroyed

In an unfortunate chapter of space exploration, a squirrel monkey named Goliath found himself amidst America's fierce space ...

On STS-51B, NASA flew 24 rats and 2 squirrel monkeys with Spacelab-3; one monkey showed space sickness while the rats returned with muscle loss

NASA's Spacelab-3 mission launched 24 rats and 2 squirrel monkeys onboard the Challenger, revealing vital insights about ...

A swirling ripple on his arm: Virat Kohli’s new tattoo is getting major attention

Virat Kohli recently debuted a captivating tattoo on his left arm. This circular design, reminiscent of ripples in water, ...

In 1959, Able and Baker survived a 300-mile Jupiter rocket flight; Able died during surgery four days later, while Baker lived to 27

Discover the remarkable journey of Able and Baker, the first monkeys to survive a space mission, and unveil the unexpected ...

Brookfield Zoo welcomes newborn squirrel monkey

A newborn squirrel monkey was born on July 30 to mother Gizmo and father Sandy. While the infant does not have a name yet and sex is still unidentified, it is already thriving, spending its first days ...
WPTV-TV

Meet baby squirrel monkey at Palm Beach Zoo

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — If you've ever wanted to become a wildlife hero, you're in the right place. WPTV is now the official media partner of the Palm Beach Zoo. Our goal is teaching you about ...
The San Diego Union-Tribune

San Diego Zoo welcomes four baby monkeys

It’s baby fever at the San Diego Zoo’s monkey habitats. Four infants — across three species of monkey — have been born in recent months, according to San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance officials. Two ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Squirrels, Not Monkeys, May Be the Animal Source of Mpox, Researchers Suggest

Researchers suggest fire-footed rope squirrels might be a "reservoir species" for mpox, capable of harboring and spreading the virus without becoming sick. Here, one is photographed in Kibale National ...