Great Apes Teach Us About Friendship: New Research Reveals Chimps and Bonobos Have Inner Circles Like Humans
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A fascinating study of grooming behavior shows that chimpanzees and bonobos build friendships with the same kind of inner circles and broader networks that humans do. While chimpanzees become more selective with age, favoring a few trusted partners, bonobos maintain a more inclusive social style. This research deepens our understanding of how social bonds develop across species.
A fascinating study of grooming behavior shows that chimpanzees and bonobos build friendships with the same kind of inner circles and broader networks that humans do. While chimpanzees become more selective with age, favoring a few trusted partners, bonobos maintain a more inclusive social style. This research deepens our understanding of how social bonds develop across species.