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Congo Study Reveals Gorillas Use Soil Scratching to Forage for Truffles

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Congo Study Reveals Gorillas Use Soil Scratching to Forage for Truffles

New research reveals that Western lowland gorillas scratch the soil to forage for truffles, a discovery made possible by combining Indigenous knowledge with scientific study.

May 6, 2025