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Humans Love Having Pets. Seems Like Some Other Primates Do, Too.

NYT Science Tuesday 18 August 2026, 14:00 UTC By Taylor Mitchell Brown 1 min read
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We aren’t the only animals who like to take care of other species. A new study finds that the roots of keeping a pet may stretch deep into our primate past.

We aren’t the only animals who like to take care of other species. A new study finds that the roots of keeping a pet may stretch deep into our primate past.
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