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Tourists Feed These Macaques Junk Food. Now They Eat Dirt to Cope.

A-Z Animals·May 31

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Tourists have been feeding macaques junk food, and as a result, the macaques are now eating dirt. This behavior is reportedly a coping mechanism for the macaques. The exact circumstances and effects of this behavior are not specified, but it appears to be a consequence of the macaques' diet.

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Tourists Feed These Macaques Junk Food. Now They Eat Dirt to Cope.

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