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

Will a macaque eat a grape sitting on a pile of poo? A study on germaphobia
NPR News Friday 23 October 2026, 14:16 UTC By Jonathan Lambert 1 min read
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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)

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)

Stephan Kaufhold (PERSON)
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