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Chimpanzees steal less pineapple from their friends
Original: Chimpanzees steal less pineapple from their friends https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/environment/chimpanze
Researchers found that chimpanzees take fewer pineapples from individuals they share close social bonds with, suggesting the animals apply different standards to friends than to strangers or weakly bonded groupmates. The finding, reported by Popular Science, adds to evidence that concepts resembling fairness and favoritism toward friends are not uniquely human and may shape everyday decisions in primate societies.
Why now: A new study showing chimps favor friends when raiding food is charming and speaks to the evolutionary roots of friendship and fairness.
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- Chimpanzees steal less pineapple from their friends https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/environment/chimpanzees-steal-less-from-friends/ · popsci.com@web.brid.gy · 6
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