Wearing WHAT Where?! Chimps start the weirdest fashion trend

These Chimps 'Wear' Grass in Their Ears (and Butts)—Here's Why

New research suggests chimpanzees pass their fashion sense onto others in their social groups, just like humans do. Scientists came to this fascinating realization after observing that chimps living together at a sanctuary in Zambia began copying each other by wearing blades of grass in their ears . . . and in their butts. And scientists say there’s no apparent reason for this behavior other than fitting in with the group. “The famous grass-in-e…

Wearing WHAT Where?! Chimps start the weirdest fashion trend

Humans love quirks. For example, eyebrow slashes, pup scarves, or TikTok moves with no practical use. Most of us don't invent these things. We see them, we copy them. Voilà: instant trend.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Animals, Behavior, Social Networking, Chimpanzees, Evolution