New study shows apes display emotional support in human-like ways

Bonobos and chimps express empathy much like humans

New research shows bonobos and chimpanzees comfort others at similar rates, challenging old beliefs about ape empathy.

Durham Uni study finds chimpanzees more empathetic than assumed

Durham University finds that chimpanzees are as likely to console as the 'more empathic' bonobo.

New study shows apes display emotional support in human-like ways

Chimpanzees and bonobos both comfort distressed group members in similar ways, a new study from Durham University reveals, challenging old…

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…

Bonobos and chimpanzees show empathy towards each other through consolatory behaviors

It is the first time that the two species’ consolation tendencies have been directly compared. Continue reading Bonobos and chimpanzees show empathy towards each other through consolatory behaviors on Tech Explorist.