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Will a macaque eat a grape sitting on a pile of poo? A study on germophobia
Recent studies reveal that macaques exposed to viral outbreaks display cautious behavior regarding contaminated food and potential germs.
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Germophobe Primates Want to Avoid Getting Sick, Too
New research reveals that primates alter their feeding habits and avoid contaminated food following viral outbreaks.