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Great Apes Use Hugs and Kisses to Make Their Friends Feel Better!

Thursday 23 July 2026 β€’Newsround (BBC)
Great Apes Use Hugs and Kisses to Make Their Friends Feel Better!

Photo: Michael Kelso / Unsplash

When life gets stressful, chimpanzees and gorillas cheer each other up with warm hugs, sweet kisses, and gentle pats on the back. These loving gestures actually help calm their racing hearts, showing that our closest animal relatives share their feelings just like we do! Who would you want to give a big bear hug to today?
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