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Two chimpanzees bonding over fermented fruit in their natural habitat.

Chimpanzees Bond Over Fermented Fruit, Revealing Evolutionary Link to Human Feasts

Wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau have been filmed bonding over fermented fruit, possibly enjoying a light “buzz” from the alcohol content. Scientists from the University of Exeter observed the chimpanzees sharing fermented African breadfruit, which contained up to 0.61% alcohol by volume. While the fruit’s alcohol content was not enough to get them drunk, their communal […]

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