Gibraltar macaques eat soil to counter tourist junk food
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5 questionsWhat is the exact mechanism by which soil consumption benefits the macaques' digestive systems?
Are there any negative health effects from the soil consumption?
How does the soil consumption affect the macaques' overall health and longevity?
What measures, if any, are being taken to reduce tourist feeding of the macaques?
Is the soil-eating behavior observed in other macaque populations or only in Gibraltar?
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