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Scientists Discover Rare Monkey Previously Thought Extinct

Seeking orangutans and leopards, a team of Indonesian researchers instead discovered Miller’s Grizzled Langur, one of the world’s rarest primates.

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After Floods, Thailand Now Must Deal With Deadly Snakes and Crocodiles

Rescuers have reportedly encountered everything from deer and Capuchin monkeys to lions, tigers and bears. (Oh my!)

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At Last, Monkeys Are Recreating Shakespeare

A programmer has finally found a way to answer the age-old question: would an infinite number of monkeys pounding on an infinite number of typewriters be able to produce Shakespeare’s works? The answer: yes, as long as they’re virtual monkeys.

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India Witnesses Its First Monkey Marriage, Because Why Not?

Gay marriage has gotten its due. Now it’s time to pave the way for monkey marriage.

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Monkeying Around: Primates Dismantle Car at Zoo

These monkeys made a Mercedes into their own personal playground at a British zoo.

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Quotes: Glenn Beck Mocks Evolution

“I don’t think we came from monkeys. I think that’s ridiculous. I haven’t seen a half-monkey, half-person yet.” – GLENN BECK, speaking about evolution on his radio show Wednesday (via Talking Points Memo)

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Commonwealth Games Monkey Around — Literally

Delhi authorities have enlisted the hairy help of a contingent of trained large black-faced langur monkeys to work as security guards at the Commonwealth Games.

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Turns Out Cats Are Pretty Good Monkey Impersonators

Ugh, cats are the worst. Except when it comes to impersonating monkeys. Then they’re actually pretty good.