Chimpanzees' behavior and emotions can be influenced by those around them, but whether they experience contagion of friendly social behaviors, such as grooming and play, has not previously been ...

Friendly behavior is "contagious" among chimpanzees, according to a new study. The primates are more likely to groom or play with each other if they see others do it first, say scientists. They ...

Chimpanzees' behavior and emotions can be influenced by those around them, but whether they experience contagion of friendly social behaviors, such as grooming and play, has not previously been ...

Chimpanzees can catch friendly behaviours from each other, researchers at a North East university have found. The study by Durham University researchers at the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in ...