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Scientists Figured Out Why These Monkeys Eat Dirt. The Key Is Tourists

Scientists say the monkeys' behavior is a crafty adaptation to living near people.

People’s love of furry animals is having some unexpected effects on the monkeys living in Gibraltar. A study out today shows that these monkeys are regularly eating dirt—likely as a way to soothe their stomachs from all the junk food they’re getting ... [4502 chars]

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2026-04-22T09:00:56Z

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Scientists Figured Out Why These Monkeys Eat Dirt. The Key Is Tourists