primates

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Primates were already around by the time the asteroid struck, in a Northern Hemisphere spring 66 million years ago.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2024

Given up for adoption, Rachel eventually found herself at New York University’s Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Surgery in Primates, where she stayed for more than 15 years.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2024

"Primates have particular welfare needs that cannot be met by keeping them as a household pet and this legislation seeks to end this practice."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2024

Primates aren’t the only exotic animals popular here.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2024

The C.D.C. also temporarily revoked the licenses of three companies, Hazleton Research Products, the Charles River Primates Corporation, and Worldwide Primates, charging these companies with violations of quarantine rules.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston