The Telegraph.Scientists say the noses of the animals are just as effective in searching for the delicacy, according to the study published in Mycologia.The new species of truffle has been named Hysterangium bonobo as a tribute to the them.New findings have suggested there are vast reserves of undescribed fungal diversity in the region, reports the news outlet.Matthew Smith, an associate professor in the University of Florida department of plant pathology said: "Truffles aren't just for gourmet chefs – they're also for our closest relatives."There's so much to learn about this system, and we're just scratching the surface."Bonobos may have made the discovery while smelling H.
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