Friendly social behaviors influence chimpanzee interactions
London, UK (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
Chimpanzees are more inclined to engage in grooming or play after observing others participate in these activities, according to a study by Georgia Sandars and colleagues from Durham University. The research, published November 20, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, highlights the contagious nature of friendly social behaviors among these primates. The phenomenon of "behavioral con