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Orangutans’ complex diets are down to cultural knowledge, new research suggests

Researchers combined 12 years of meticulous fieldwork with computer modelling

Date
24 November 2025
Category
University news

Animals’ cultural lifestyles can influence evolution

Evolutionary adaptations resulting from cultural change, such as humans being able to consume dairy products, are more widespread in nature.

Date
3 June 2019
Category
Research

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