Iran says it sends second monkey into space, brings it back safely

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 12:08

Iran said on Saturday it had sent a second live monkey into space and brought it back safely, the latest demonstration of the country`s missile capabilities.

Iran: Second monkey sent into space

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:12

Iran`s president says the Islamic Republic has successfully sent a monkey into space for the second time, part of a program aimed at manned space flight.

New monkey species that purrs like a cat discovered

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 14:42

A new species of monkey that purrs like a cat is among 441 new species of animals and plants discovered over a four year period in the vast, under-explored Amazon rain-forest.

French far-right drops candidate over `monkey` slur

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 23:11

France`s far-right National Front on Friday dropped a candidate from the municipal elections due in March after she compared the country`s black justice minister to a monkey.

French far-right drops candidate over `monkey` slur

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 23:11

France`s far-right National Front on Friday dropped a candidate from the municipal elections due in March after she compared the country`s black justice minister to a monkey.

Japan macaque monkey attack victims to get money

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 15:16

Victims of an ill-tempered monkey that terrorised a town in western Japan are to be offered compensation, an official said today.

Iranian rocket to take another monkey into space

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 21:16

Iran plans to send its second monkey into space onboard home-made rocket Pishgam (Pioneer) II within 45 days, a top official said.

Man killed for opposing forcing of liquor down monkey`s throat

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 22:04

A 35-year-old man, who used to perform shows on the streets with his monkeys, was killed by a man after he objected to the latter`s action of trying to force liquor down his monkeys` throat, police said on Wednesday.

Endangered animals give birth in Sipahijala Zoo

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 13:29

The Sipahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura is now a proud host to new-borns of three endangered animals - clouded leopard, pig-tailed macaque and spectacle monkey.

Justin Bieber`s former pet monkey finds new home in German zoo

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 10:40

Justin Bieber`s monkey, who was confiscated from his owner by German customs at the Munich Airport in March, has finally found shelter in a German zoo.

Himachal proposes primate parks to contain monkey menace

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 18:39

Himachal Pradesh has plans to develop primate parks by planting 10 lakh fruit-bearing trees, plants and shrubs to keep monkeys in their natural habitat.