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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Lucinda Cameron

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Study finds spider monkeys share insider knowledge about this key aspect of life - The Untold Story

Spider monkeys possess a sophisticated social system, sharing "insider knowledge" about the best fruit trees in the forest rather than foraging randomly, new research has found.

Scientists discovered that these primates constantly change their social subgroups, a dynamic behaviour that enables them to exchange vital information regarding food sources.

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