Retro, a cloned rhesus monkey, is the first such primate to reach adulthood after being born on July 16, 2020 by researches at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Primary Menu Sections.

Scientists have spent decades studying rhesus macaques on the remote Monkey Island. They're learning how the stress of environmental crises, like hurricanes, impact the monkeys.

Researchers successfully clone 2 monkeys 01:45. Scientists in China on Tuesday announced that they have cloned the first healthy rhesus monkey, a two-year-old named Retro, by tweaking the process ...

For example, a rhesus monkey named “Miss Sam” was launched in 1960 in a Mercury capsule that attained a velocity of 1,800 mph (1,900 kph) and an altitude of 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) .

In 2022, the birth of a rhesus monkey cloned from a genetically modified adult was reported, but this clone died soon after birth. The most successful attempt until now was the birth of two long ...

Nearly 200 rhesus macaque monkeys live in and roam Florida’s Silver Spring State Park, where they were first introduced almost 100 years ago, local outlet Click Orlando reports.

For example, a rhesus monkey named “Miss Sam” was launched in 1960 in a Mercury capsule that attained a velocity of 1,800 mph (1,900 kph) and an altitude of 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) .

These wild monkeys thrive in Florida—and carry a deadly virus. Descendants of theme-park escapees, a population of rhesus macaques in a Florida state park may soon double in size—a recipe for ...

Rhesus monkeys are typically 19-21 inches in length, weigh around 12-17 lbs., and can become aggressive if provoked. [Related: These monkeys have giant noses for exactly the reason you think.] ...

Rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago are known for being intolerant, hierarchical and aggressive. After 2017's Hurricane Maria destroyed their home, the monkeys' society underwent surprising changes.