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Great Apes Use Kissing and Cuddling for Conflict Resolution
A new study reveals that Great Apes engage in kissing and cuddling as a method to maintain peace and resolve conflicts within their groups. This behavior highlights their complex social interactions.
21 Jul, 23:48 — 22 Jul, 02:43
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BBCHigh38d ago
Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.
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Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Touching, embracing and kissing before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, according to scientists studying the behaviour of our closest ape relatives.
By Abubakar Ibrahim
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First report: BBC · 21 Jul, 23:48|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
