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Some Monkeys Seem to Become Germophobic After Living Through a Disease Outbreak, Just Like Humans
Culture & Education
Smithsonian MagazineEN
October 28, 2026

Some Monkeys Seem to Become Germophobic After Living Through a Disease Outbreak, Just Like Humans

Macaques that had gotten sick or seen others become ill were less likely to eat a tasty treat that looked like it was contaminated with poop than primates that didn't witness the outbreak—even though they didn't know how the infection spreads

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