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    Primate Palate: Orangutans, Obesity, and Human Evolution

    American Museum of Natural History 56 West 81st St., New York

    How can studying what orangutans eat help us better understand the obesity epidemic in humans? Dr. Erin Vogel shares her research on wild orangutans in the tropical forests of Sumatra and Borneo, illuminating how their diet, behavior, and metabolism can provide insights into the human condition.

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    Primate Palate: Orangutans, Obesity, and Human Evolution

    American Museum of Natural History 56 West 81st St., New York

    How can studying what orangutans eat help us better understand the obesity epidemic in humans? Dr. Erin Vogel shares her research on wild orangutans in the tropical forests of Sumatra and Borneo, illuminating how their diet, behavior, and metabolism can provide insights into the human condition.

    Free