The myth of the aggressive monkey probably is based on often not taking into account basic ethological principles when managing rhesus macaques in the research laboratory setting. Macaca mulatta is ...

Also, they can live upwards of 16 years, becoming more aggressive in the years following their sexual maturity. Monkeys do ...

The search for an escaped pet monkey has drawn to a close after he ... The animal services added that Bradley is not considered dangerous or aggressive to people or other animals, but people ...

March 13 (UPI) --Authorities in Peru apprehended an unusual burglary suspect responsible for ransacking multiple homes -- an escaped pet monkey. Peru's National Forestry and Wildlife Service said ...

Residents in Ica called wildlife officials to report an escaped pet monkey entering their homes and wreaking havoc. Photos show the rescued animal. Photo from Peru’s National Forestry and Wildlife ...

They can be extremely aggressive. They're highly excitable, highly unpredictable." And it's not unusual for pet monkeys to outlive their owners, creating situations where the animals could be ...

“In Phnom Penh, there are a number of such pet monkeys, and in Siem Reap and Kampot ... them when they grow up or when they become more aggressive,” he added. He said that he often received ...

Residents in Ica called wildlife officials to report an escaped pet monkey entering their homes and wreaking havoc. Photos show the rescued animal. Photo from Peru’s National Forestry and ...