Marmoset monkeys use distinctive, whistle-like “phee calls” to address specific monkeys, similar to how humans use names, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science.

By Emily Anthes The common marmoset is a certified chatterbox. The small, South American monkey uses an array of chirps, whistles and trills to defend its territory, flag the discovery of food ...

Marmosets may have more sophisticated communication than we first thought, with individuals even having names. The monkeys have been observed using special vocal calls, dubbed "phee calls," to ...

Scientists are making new discoveries every day, but many of them fall under the radar. Some of these findings are ...

Marmoset monkeys have been found to use specific calls to name each other, a behaviour previously thought to exist only in humans, dolphins and elephants. Naming other individuals in a population ...

Marmoset monkeys have now joined this exclusive club, according to a new study published in Science on Thursday. The diminutive primates use loud, high-pitched calls to assign each other "vocal ...

but understanding the nuances of monkey conversation has proved difficult. A new study reveals that marmoset monkeys are skilled at the art of eavesdropping on conversations between other monkeys ...

In addition, UMass has previously said its care for marmoset monkeys meets all federal standards, though a marmoset monkey in UMass custody died in October 2015 when it was burned by a heating pad ...

Charities have warned of a growing trade in wild animals across Scotland after a monkey was discovered in a bird cage in East Lothian with a marshmallow addiction. They are calling on the Scottish ...

Jess Thomson is a Newsweek Science Reporter based in London UK. Her focus is reporting on science, technology and healthcare. She has covered weird animal behavior, space news and the impacts of ...