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Family of monkeys with Halloween pumpkins

Location: California, USA
Group: Primates
Species: Rhesus macaque
Research Areas: Behavioral research, Infectious disease

A family of research monkeys enjoy some Halloween pumpkins.  Seasonal fruits and vegetables are provided both as nutrition and as enrichment.  The monkeys like to break apart the pumpkins and pick out the seeds. It is a delicious and fun treat.

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