Researchers at Kyoto University found that Japanese snow monkeys bathing in hot springs show altered lice patterns and gut bacteria compared to non-bathing individuals, without increased parasite infections. The study suggests that behavioral practices can selectively reshape the microbiome and parasitic interactions in wild primates.
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Researchers at Kyoto University found that Japanese snow monkeys bathing in hot springs show altered lice patterns and gut bacteria compared to non-bathing individuals, without increased parasite infections. The study suggests that behavioral practices can selectively reshape the microbiome and parasitic interactions in wild primates.