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Bonobo feeding decisions predict parasite infection

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Kyoto University

Bonobo feeding decisions predict parasite infection

image: Bonobos who opt for non-contaminated food or who refrain from feeding nearby a source of contamination (eg feces) altogether show reduced parasite burdens compared to less cautious mates. For details, see: "Avoidance of Contaminated Food Correlates With Low Protozoan Infection in Bonobos", 10.3389/fevo.2021.651159 view more 

Credit: Cécile Sarabian, Kyoto University/Lola ya Bonobo


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