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Post by Lone Wanderer on May 2, 2018 7:35:42 GMT
Source: First genetic evidence of ongoing mating between 2 distinct species of guenon monkeysMonkeys see, monkeys do cross species boundary Summary: A new study of guenon monkeys in Gombe National Park is the first to provide genetic evidence of ongoing mating between two distinct species. These monkeys have successfully been producing hybrid offspring for hundreds maybe even thousands of years. Prior studies have suggested that the different physical characteristics of these monkeys keeps them from interbreeding. So, if their faces don't match, they shouldn't be mating, right? Wrong, according to this latest evidence. A researcher from Florida Atlantic University is the first to document that two genetically distinct species of guenon monkeys inhabiting Gombe National Park in Tanzania, Africa, have been successfully mating and producing hybrid offspring for hundreds maybe even thousands of years. Her secret weapon? Poop. "Jimmy" is a hybrid male monkey in Dr. Kate Detwiler's study group in Gombe National Park.
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