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Monkeys don't go for easy pickings
07-17-2007 · EurekAlert!Animals' natural foraging decisions give an insight into their cognitive abilities, and primates do not automatically choose the easy option. Instead, they appear to decide where to feed based on the quality of the resources available and the effect on their social group, rather than simply selecting the nearest food available. These findings have recently been published in the journal Animal Cognition.
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