A spider monkey and nearly $1 million in cocaine were intercepted during two separate and unrelated enforcement actions at the Texas-Mexico border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents say.

As officials opened the backpack for an inspection, they discovered a spider monkey, an animal “prohibited from importation as pets,” U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. “Some monkeys ...

HIDALGO, Texas (KVIA) -- CBP officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry intercepted a spider monkey this weekend. Agriculture specialists at the Anzalduas International Bridge discovered the monkey Sunday.

A criminal complaint shows Angel Arturo-Hernandez and Ashlie Yaleczi Alejandro allegedly attempted to cross the Anzalduas Port of Entry with a spider monkey hidden in their vehicle. According to ...

Two people are facing federal animal smuggling charges after they were caught attempting to bring a Mexican spider monkey into the country on Sunday, April 6. Angel Arturo-Hernandez and Ashile ...

Baby monkeys who receive more care from their mothers develop stronger facial expression recognition skills as they grow, which could help them to navigate vital social groups more effectively.

Seven baby spider monkeys, a critically endangered species, were found at the Texas border – making a small dent in the $20 billion dollar illegal pet trade industry. Screenshot from: Smuggled Spider ...

One male and one female finger monkey can breed and live together for the rest of their lives. Also, they produce in a troop breed, and the other group members help care for their newborn baby. The ...

Desperate residents in strike-hit Birmingham swarmed a bin lorry this morning as a pest controller warned rats the size of baby monkeys were now infesting the rubbish-strewn suburbs. The monster ...

A baby rhesus monkey found abandoned in a package at Antalya's intercity bus terminal has been successfully integrated into a new family at the Antalya Natural Life Park, officials said Thursday. The ...

A 10-month-old spider monkey at a Florida zoo had to have its arm amputated after it was involved in a freak accident. The incident occurred last week when Sully weaved his arm through mesh-style ...