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Monkeys Hunt Dangerous Prey When Fruit Runs Out, 45-Month Study Finds

Bearded capuchin monkeys hunt more small vertebrates when fruit is scarce, according to a long-term field study in Brazil. The behavior may offer clues to how early human ancestors obtained nutrient-rich food during [...]

Monkeys Hunt Dangerous Prey When Fruit Runs Out, 45-Month Study Finds

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Bearded capuchin monkeys hunt more small vertebrates when fruit is scarce, according to a long-term field study in Brazil.

The behavior may offer clues to how early human ancestors obtained nutrient-rich food during [...]

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Bearded capuchin monkeys hunt more small vertebrates when fruit is scarce, according to a long-term field study in Brazil. The behavior may offer clues to how early human ancestors obtained nutrient-rich food during [...]

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