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Observational analysis highlights the role of fermented fruits in African apes' diets, suggesting missed opportunities in dietary research.
Mounting evidence points to the importance of fermented fruits in the diets of tropical frugivores, especially African apes. But how has this fundamental aspect of ape ecology escaped scientific attention over the past six decades? Here we draw inspiration from the Middle Ages to fill an essential void in scientific discourse.
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