The Monkey That Likely Inspired Dr. Seuss’ Lorax | The Weather Channel

The Monkey That Likely Inspired Dr. Seuss’ Lorax | The Weather Channel

April 15, 2021

Updated: April 15, 2021, 5:30 pm EDTPublished: April 15, 2021, 5:30 pm EDT

New research supports a theory that patas monkeys Dr. Seuss saw while on a safari in Kenya is the likely source of inspiration for his iconic character the Lorax.

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