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Book 33, Question 121

How do scientists learn about wild primates without bothering them?

To study wild monkeys and apes, scientists spend months or years quietly watching the animals from a distance.

They take notes, use binoculars, and set up cameras. After a while, the animals get used to the observer and act naturally. They learn the animals’ names and families. This patient watching has taught us a lot about how primates live.

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