Mycophagy in primates

Humans are not the only primates that consume fungi. Our knowledge about mycophagy in primates is pretty scant, but there have been scientists over the past few decades to look more closely at these interactions. Out of the diverse array of primates around the world, (488 species) only 22 have been observed munching on our fungal friends. In one study, one species in particular was observed spending more time foraging fungi than any other food item. Everybody, I’d like you to meet the elusive Goeldi’s monkey (Callimico goeldii).