Gibraltar’s macaques use natural remedies to stay healthy

22 Apr 2026 · Originally published 22 Apr 2026 8/10 Original headline: Gibraltar’s monkeys eat mud ‘to avoid upset stomachs from tourist junk food’

Clever Barbary macaques on the Rock of Gibraltar have been observed eating mineral-rich soil to help balance their digestive systems. Researchers from the University of Cambridge believe the monkeys are instinctively using the earth to maintain a healthy gut microbiome.

Source: Guardian Science

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