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primates

[prahy-mey-teez] / praɪˈmeɪ tiz /




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The charity fears the abandonment could be the first of many following legislation introduced in April which requires all primates kept as pets in England to be licensed.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Humans are social primates, and our perceptions of what’s normal or desirable are shaped by those around us.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2026

For many years, scientists believed that attention was controlled primarily by the prefrontal cortex, a brain region that is especially developed in humans and other primates.

From Science Daily Jun. 24, 2026

This includes travelers who have recently visited countries experiencing Ebola virus disease outbreaks, as well as people who have had close contact with infected individuals or with bats, primates, or game animals from affected regions.

From Science Daily Jun. 22, 2026

They were two human primates carrying another primate.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston



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