# Monkeys also avoid germs after viral outbreaks

- Source: Popular Science
- Published: 2026-10-20T23:05:00+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.popsci.com/environment/monkeys-avoid-germs-viral-outbreak/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/monkeys-also-avoid-germs-after-viral-outbreaks-ee88e1/

Macaques who survived the spread of a deadly disease were more wary of potentially contaminated food. The post Monkeys also avoid germs after viral outbreaks appeared first on Popular Science .

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