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Published online 7 September 2007 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news070903-18
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Why did the monkey pee on his feet?
Study helps to answer question of odd primate behaviour.
It may seem strange, but many monkeys wash their hands and feet with urine. Researchers now think they know why.
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