# Monkey foot and palm prints differ between individuals, as they do in humans

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- Published: 2026-11-11T19:00:26+00:00
- Category: Science
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- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/monkey-foot-and-palm-prints-differ-between-individuals-as-they-do-in-h-9fc165/

In three species of monkey, the complex pattern of ridges on the feet and palms varies between individuals, similar to human fingerprints, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS One by Juliana Vieira Flores Sales at Universidade de Brasília and colleagues.

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