Microplastics found in the stomachs of Amazon tree-dwelling monkeys

Mongabay
Oct 15, 2025, 2:49 pm121 ptsTrending
Scientists have detected microplastics in the digestive systems of red howler monkeys living in protected areas in the Brazilian Amazon, marking the first evidence of plastic ingestion by a tree-dwelling primate, according to a recent study. The researchers evaluated 47 Juruá red howler monkeys (Alouatta…

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