New study shows apes display emotional support in human-like ways
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Chimpanzees and Bonobos Show Empathy Like Humans, Study Reveals
Bonobos studied with chimpanzees in research on empathy shared by humans and apes. Credit: Eric de Redelijkheid / CC BY-SA 2.0 New research from Durham University in the United Kingdom shows that chimpanzees and bonobos are just as capable of showing empathy as humans. In a study published in Evolution and Human Behavior, scientists observed 90 sanctuary-living apes to understand how often they comforted others during stressful moments. The find…
Empathic comforting varies more within bonobo and chimpanzee species than between them
Psychologists from Durham University, UK, have observed the behavior of 90 sanctuary-living apes to establish whether bonobos were more likely than chimpanzees to comfort others in distress.
Bonobos and chimps Express Empathy Much Like Humans
Empathy is often seen as a defining human trait, woven into the fabric of our societies. It helps people cooperate, build friendships, and resolve conflicts. But empathy is not unique to humans. Across the animal kingdom, from elephants to the bonobos, behaviors hint at emotional connections that transcend species boundaries………Continue reading…. By Sanjana Gajbhiye Source: Earth . Critics: The chimpanzee is a highly adaptable species. It lives i…
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