Chimps more sociable after watching movies together – study
by Anna Ploszajski from Science | The Guardian on (#4KA7R)
Evolutionary roots of bonding through shared activity may be deeper than was thought
Chimpanzees enjoy watching movies together, scientists have discovered, in research that suggests social bonding through shared experience has deep evolutionary roots.
It is widely known that humans can bond over group activities such as watching a movie or playing board games. But it has been unclear whether the underlying psychology behind this effect is present in other species.
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