Chimpanzees at Ngamba Island Sanctuary interacting socially

Chimpanzees at Ngamba Island Prefer Friendship Over Free Food

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A recent study at Uganda's Ngamba Island Sanctuary reveals that chimpanzees may forgo free food to maintain social bonds. The research found that chimps were less likely to take fruit from close companions, suggesting that friendship influences their food-sharing behavior.

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