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  • Study tracks social, genetic evolution in Asian colobine primates

    Jun 1, 2023 12:45 pm by Diana YatesInsights
    Mother and juvenile golden snub-nosed monkey, Rhinopithecus roxellana. Photo by Paul Garber

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    • Mother and juvenile golden snub-nosed monkey, Rhinopithecus roxellana. Photo by Paul Garber

    A new study reveals that colobines living in colder regions experienced genetic changes and alterations to their ancient social structure that likely enhanced their ability to survive.