Wild chimpanzees filmed by scientists bonding over alcoholic fruit
by Steven Morris from Science | The Guardian on (#6WRPH)
Footage of apes consuming fermented breadfruit leads researchers to ask if it may shed light on origins of human feasting
Humans have gathered to feast and enjoy a tipple together for thousands of years, but research suggests chimpanzees may also bond over a boozy treat.
Wild chimpanzees in west Africa have been observed sharing fruit containing alcohol - not in quantities to get roaring drunk but, possibly, enough for a fuzzy beer buzz feeling.
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