Climate change is driving capuchin monkey mothers to abandon their infants

Plants, insects, and larger animals, like the forest’s white-faced capuchin monkeys, are well adapted to these changes. But in 2015, during an abnormally severe drought influenced by the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), Perry, an evolutionary anthropologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, observed behaviors that once seemed impossible.Under normal conditions “The [capuchin] mothers are quite devoted,” she explained. “Now, I was seeing babies crying on the ground piteously. And the mothers just looking down like ‘Too much trouble’ and walking off, abandoning their infants.””Even capuchins have their limits,” Perry said. “And we need to start paying attention because all…

A one-game blip? Or has Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki lost his magic?

SAN DIEGO – The Dodgers can’t drop out of the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes just yet. As much as Dave Roberts tried to make the case that Friday night was an aberration, the Dodgers can’t possibly know what they have in Roki Sasaki. Not after Bad Roki suddenly resurfaced in a…

Exclusive | Soft-on-crime Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg accepted free tickets to 20 swanky galas in 2025 — many thrown by lefty groups working with NYC

Soft-on-crime Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg accepted free tickets worth at least $21,500 to attend 20 posh black-tie fundraisers and other galas last year — many thrown by lefty organizations doing business with the city. Thirteen of the 20 events were hosted by nonprofits and other organizations that hold city contracts. Most…

Zohran Mamdani’s NY socialist sweep could spur AOC White House bid: insiders

The decisive primary sweep by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s left-wing comrades gave Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez such an ego boost that Democratic insiders predict it could spur a White House bid in 2028. The “Squad’s” queen bee may ditch her long-anticipated plot to unseat Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for bigger…

Zach Thornton authors strong start in latest Mets’ call-up

Zach Thornton nailed his latest audition. The Mets pitching prospect, who was called up following the David Peterson trade this week, impressed in his second major league start on Friday as he pitched six clean innings against the Phillies. The 24-year-old finished his night with seven strikeouts, five hits allowed…

All eyes on Deonte Banks as he gets another Giants chance

Sometimes one word is just that — one word.  Sometimes the way that one word is uttered makes all the difference.  Addison Lynch, the first-year Giants defensive backs coach, responded with only one word when asked if, in his limited time working with Deonte Banks, it was easy to see…

MJ Melendez giving boost to Mets offense after starting season in minors

PHOENIX — MJ Melendez was in tears following a visit to the manager’s office near the end of spring training. The outfielder had just learned he wouldn’t be breaking camp with the Mets, and his season would begin at Triple-A Syracuse, bringing no guarantee his major league career would continue.…

Is now the time to get back into Bitcoin?

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster for the last eighteen months.  In October 2024, the digital currency began to rise on hopes that Trump would be friendlier than the…

High-stakes prediction shows Spencer Pratt surging in LA mayor’s race

Spencer Pratt has leaped over socialist Los Angeles Councilwoman Nithya Raman in the mayoral race, according to a popular prediction platform. Pratt’s odds of winning stood at 28% on the betting platform Kalshi as of Friday morning, with Raman’s odds plummeting to 20%. Incumbent LA Mayor Karen Bass retained the…

If humans are getting smarter, why are our brains shrinking?

Over the past two decades, some studies have suggested that human brains are shrinking. But there is also evidence that IQ scores have risen over the past century.But is it possible for us to get smarter as our brains shrink? Live Science contacted experts to find out.First, it’s important to…

Mets’ Carson Benge gets clutch hit in 10th after being moved up to No. 5 hole

PHOENIX — Carson Benge’s recent surge has moved him to the middle of the Mets batting order. The rookie outfielder was inserted into the lineup’s fifth spot for Friday’s 3-1, 10-inning victory against the Diamondbacks as manager Carlos Mendoza searches for offensive engines to drive an inconsistent offense. The move…

Oral Ozempic and Wegovy pills now available for same-day delivery on Amazon

Novo Nordisk’s oral versions of its blockbuster weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, are now available for same-day delivery on Amazon. Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said on “The Claman Countdown” Friday the once-daily pill versions of the company’s highly popular treatments have been a major success. “It’s an exciting time, I would…

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