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A flying frog, the world's smallest deer and the first new monkey to be found in over a century are among 350 new species discovered in the eastern Himalayas in the past decade, the WWF said Monday.

Researchers have discovered a new sub-species of monkey in a remote part of the Amazon rain forest, a U.S.-based wildlife conservation group said on Tuesday.

Man's best friend serves as model for understanding human social behavior

Michael Jackson may have vacated his Neverland abode, but ever since announcing his London concert residency, the King of Pop has brought a bit of Peter Pan-style fantasy back to town. For his shows, MJ is purportedly bringing backup -- in the form of snakes, a panther, tropical birds, three monkeys and an elephant.

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A group of monkeys has been observed by researchers showing their young how to floss their teeth - using human hair.

A male chimpanzee provides compelling proof that animals may be able to plan for future events and moods.

New York Post Chairman Rupert Murdoch has apologized for a cartoon that critics said likened a violent chimpanzee shot dead by police to President Barack Obama.

A day after publishing a cartoon that drew fire from critics who said it evoked historically racist images, the New York Post apologized in a statement on its Web site -- even as it defended its action and blasted some detractors.

Reuters - Hundreds of demonstrators rallied to boycott the New York Post on Thursday, branding the newspaper as racist for publishing a cartoon that appeared to compare President Barack Obama to a chimpanzee.

A woman grievously wounded by a rampaging chimpanzee has been transferred to the Cleveland Clinic, which two months ago performed the nation's first successful face transplant.