Chimpanzees Exhibit Contagious Urination Behavior, Study Finds
A new study reveals chimpanzees may urinate together, influenced by social hierarchy and proximity, reflecting deeper social bonding and evolutionary behavior.
Peeing is contagious among chimps
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Peeing Is Contagious among Chimps
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Research from Kyoto University shows chimpanzees tend to urinate contagiously, influenced by social hierarchy and proximity. This novel study sheds light on social bonding and evolutionary behavior among primates, highlighting the parallels between human and chimpanzee social phenomena.
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