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Study Links Climate Change to Rising Infant Abandonment in Capuchin Monkeys

Study Links Climate Change to Rising Infant Abandonment in Capuchin Monkeys

New research reported by Live Science suggests climate change is contributing to increased instances of capuchin monkey mothers abandoning their infants. Scientists point to environmental stressors and shifting group dynamics as potential drivers of the behavior.

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Climate change is driving capuchin monkey mothers to abandon their infants