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For adult chimps, playing may be more important than previously thought.

Science News reports: "The role of play among adult chimpanzees has been understudied. New research aims to fix that."

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A chimpanzee looks closely into the camera, while four other chimps sit in a group close behind her
Science News · For adult chimps, playing may be more important than previously thoughtA multiyear study of dozens of wild, adult chimps suggests that play helps reduce tension and boost cooperation among individuals.

🐒🌿 Back to the At Chester Zoo's Chimpanzee Island. Carlos is getting a little cheeky and decided to give Eric a playful nip! 🙈🤣 No hard feelings among our chimp friends. Stay tuned for more adventurous tales from our beloved chimps! #chimpanzee #chest.co/KZegMSxYFY

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Chimpanzees Take Turns in Fast-Paced Conversations, Just Like Humans Do

A new study finds the average chimpanzee response time in gestured conversations is 120 milliseconds, which isn’t that far from the human average of 200 milliseconds

#chimpanzee #communication #conversation

smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/

Smithsonian Magazine · Chimpanzees Take Turns in Fast-Paced Conversations, Just Like Humans DoBy Margherita Bassi