Researchers have found that the size of the amygdala—a region of the brain involved in processing emotions—could be linked to ...

Little Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque living in the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, has captured hearts on the ...

A new study shows macaque species with more tolerant social systems have larger brain regions linked to emotions and social signals.

Macaque species that live in more tolerant social groups have larger volumes in brain regions tied to social processing, according to a study published in eLife that compared neuroanatomy across ...

Viral baby monkey’s new behavior sparks questions about imitation.

Macaque species with higher social tolerance possess larger amygdalae, redefining the brain region as a social hub.

The researchers behind a new study of macaques say our evolutionary relatives have a hidden musical ability we thought was uniquely human.

Punch, a six-month-old Japanese macaque from the Ichikawa Zoo, became popular on social media because of his attachment to a stuffed toy that replaced his mother. All the details are in the Izvestia ...

Japanese snow monkeys don’t just soak in hot springs to escape the winter chill — their steamy spa sessions may also be ...

Zookeepers provided the macaque with toys and blankets for comfort, noting that primates separated from their mothers often ...

Crying is one of the most recognizable human emotional signals. Tears appear when people experience grief, relief, joy, or ...