BEIJING --The new Chinese year begins Monday, Feb. 8, when the zodiac calendar enters the Year of the Monkey-- the ninth of 12 animal signs. Plastic monkeys are adorning shopping centers and office ...

The Year of the Monkey, according to the Chinese zodiac, is almost on us. Why do so many Chinese want to have babies in this year? Can monkeys do kung fu? Here are six facts about the monkey in the ...

Not all monkeys swing through trees or snack on bananas. Meet the gelada– a one-of-a-kind primate found only in the highlands of Ethiopia. With its thick, lion-like mane and a bright red patch on its ...

Unbelievable monkey facts you probably didn’t knowAccording to BBC, monkeys are mammals from the primate group. They usually have long arms and tails, perfect for swinging in trees.