Follow my eyes.(SAMPLINGS)(monkey behavior)(Brief article)

Publication: Natural History

Publication Date: 01-MAY-06

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Following someone else's gaze is irresistible, isn't it? And people aren't the only ones who do it. Many monkey species are known to follow other monkeys' glances. It's no mystery why this behavior evolved; after all, a fellow monkey's gaze could disclose important information--say, the location of a tasty...

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