"As I was trying to call for help... the big stocky father monkey almost attacked me, showing his sharp teeth, and I had to use my long umbrella to prevent his bite because he mistook me for the cause ...

(Graham Thompson/CBC) A Saint John auction house has opened online bidding on a collection of megalodon shark teeth that are millions of years old. Sarah Jones, curator at Jones Auction House ...

But you may have heard that the carbonation in sparkling water can have harmful effects on your teeth by eroding your tooth enamel, even if you opt for a version that doesn't contain any sugar.

A rare population of leucistic, or partially white, purple-faced langurs near Sri Lanka’s Sinharaja Forest Reserve has attracted ecotourism interest, even as monkeys in general are perceived by ...

When rescued, the man was emaciated, his hair was matted, and his teeth appeared to be rotted, an arrest warrant, obtained by the CT Post, stated. Authorities took note of a “slide lock ...

That’s completely irresponsible.” This is not the first time monkeys in zoos have been caught smoking. A gorilla in Tianshan Wildlife Park in Xinjiang has been filmed on several occasions ...

Monkeys infected with Ebola can be cured with a pill, according to a new study out Friday that could pave the way for more practical, affordable treatments in humans. First identified in 1976 and ...

The National Institutes of Health identifies several signs of gum disease, including red, swollen, or bleeding gums; pain while chewing; persistent bad breath; and loose or sensitive teeth.

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(AP video: Kristin M. Hall) Defense attorney Clarence Darrow, left, and prosecutor William Jennings Bryan speak with each other during the Scopes monkey trial in July 1925, in Dayton, Tenn. (AP Photo, ...

Scientists in Japan are working on a medication to allow humans to grow a third set of teeth. This treatment focuses on a gene responsible for tooth growth and has begun clinical trials.

The largest of the great apes is the male gorilla, which can weigh up to 500 pounds. The largest monkey is the mandrill whose mature male can weigh up to 119 pounds. The smallest great ape is the ...