# Germophobe Primates Want to Avoid Getting Sick, Too

- Source: NYT > Science
- Published: 2026-10-20T23:05:04+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/science/primates-germaphobe-avoid-sickness.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/germophobe-primates-want-to-avoid-getting-sick-too-cf599e/

Some monkeys become significantly more cautious about food sources that appear contaminated after experiencing deadly outbreaks of disease.

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