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monkey

[muhng-kee] / ˈmʌŋ ki /




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The zoo added that it was considering a full ban on filming around the monkey enclosure and was putting requests to film from YouTubers temporarily on hold.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Plush toy versions of his cats and monkey characters sit on recently upholstered matte orange, cream and red booths.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

De Meo, who lived in several countries growing up, is not exactly a grease monkey: He exudes understated elegance, favoring tailored Italian suits and classic watches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Researchers say they have achieved a "world first" by successfully mapping the DNA of a monkey in Staffordshire.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Sitting on a limb, with his back against the trunk, was that hundred dollar monkey.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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