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Will a macaque eat a grape sitting on a pile of poo? A study on germophobia

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PUBLISHEDOct 23, 2026, 2:16 PM
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When an outbreak strikes, humans try to avoid germs. (Remember wiping off groceries at the start of the pandemic?) What about ... monkeys? (Image credit: Stephan Kaufhold)
Main source: NPR
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