Researchers at UC San Diego studied macaques at a Texas sanctuary to determine whether experiencing a viral outbreak made the monkeys more avoidant of potential disease sources. In 2020, macaques in an enclosure became infected with an HIV-like virus called SRV, causing deaths and chronic immunodeficiency in some animals.
Where
Texas macaque sanctuary
When
In 2020, with research published Oct. 23, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Stephan KaufholdCognitive scientist at UC San Diego who led the research
The facts
A Texas macaque sanctuary houses over 100 macaques.12Stated by 2 sources
In 2020, macaques at the sanctuary were infected with SRV, an HIV-like virus.12Stated by 2 sources
The virus caused deaths and chronic immunodeficiency in infected macaques.12Stated by 2 sources
Sanctuary staff separated monkeys into groups: those who experienced the outbreak and those who did not.12Stated by 2 sources
Researchers presented macaques with two grapes: one on clean wood, one on feces encased in epoxy.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Stephan Kaufhold After initial infection, the disease can cause death in three to four weeks.12
Stephan Kaufhold Experiencing an outbreak could make monkeys more wary of pathogens.12
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