Monkeys are fascinating, intelligent, and curiously human-like. It’s no wonder that many people dream of having one as a pet. The idea of a playful monkey perched on your shoulder or mimicking your ...

Officials say the rising trend of spider monkey babies being domesticated is the cause of these aggressive poachers.

Madeline Bennett talks with PEOPLE about life with her two squirrel monkeys, Oakley and Oliver Sara Belcher is a digital news writer/editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her ...

CONWAY — When Michael and Shannon Flowers made plans to move from their Pickens County farm to Conway, they wanted to be sure their entire household could join them. That included Kaia and Maia, their ...

Wisconsin doesn't have a statewide ban on exotic pets, but local and federal rules still apply. Here's what to know.

OSTEEN, Fla. — In a trend on social media, people are showing off the pet monkeys they own, often to generate revenue for their animals. Owners are often forced to give up their monkeys because they ...