Monkeys are kidnapping babies of another species, perplexing scientists

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Qem · 4h ago

My guess: Phthalates or other man-made endocrine disruptors accumulating in the environment and giving male monkeys psychological pregnancy.

treetalker · 3h ago

Or it could be an innate primate behavior. While not distinct species per se, consider Russia's kidnapping Ukrainian children.

elmerfud · 3h ago

You wouldn't even have to use a strange example like that. Consider how nearly every culture on the planet considers it normal to kidnap puppies and kittens.

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Monkeys are kidnapping babies of another species, perplexing scientists

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