Vervet monkeys face the trials of the wild with resilience, their journeys shaped by connection, instinct, and enduring hope in a world where conservation plays a vital role in their survival.

Ancient frescoes like the Greek monkeys suggest Europe and south Asia had trade links as long as 3,600 years ago.

An animal called a woolly monkey seems like it should live in the frozen north, not the sweltering Amazon Basin. But the thick coat of fur covering these large primates protects them from the sun ...

Grayish-brown fur can be found ... helping the monkey appear larger when on alert, according to the Smithsonian. The animal typically weighs one pound and its body measures up to nine inches ...