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When nature calls: Peeing is ‘contagious’ among chimps — and for good reason
Discover the fascinating behavior of chimpanzees and their synchronized urination pattern. Explore the evolutionary roots and social functions of this intriguing phenomenon.
When One Chimp Pees, Others Follow: What Contagious Urination May Reveal About Our Closest Relatives
Even bathroom habits can reveal the social lives of our closest relatives.
Peeing is contagious for chimpanzees
For chimpanzees, the need to pee appears to be contagious. A study published January 20 in the journal Current Biology finds that when one chimpanzee urinates, the others in a group are more likely to follow. The phenomenon is called “contagious urination,” and could have deep evolutionary roots in humans and chimpanzees–our closest relatives.
'Contagious' peeing may have deep evolutionary roots, chimp study suggests
People often go to the bathroom in groups, and according to new research chimpanzees do the same, possibly to strengthen group social bonds.
Is peeing contagious, like yawning? Scientists studying chimps may have the answer
More like “monkey see, monkey pee.” Yawning isn’t the only bodily function that’s contagious. Japanese scientists have discovered that chimpanzees are more likely to urinate when they see other primates going No.
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Nonprofit in Georgia mountains to hold chimpanzee IUD surgical event at end of January
A Georgia animal nonprofit nestled in the mountains is holding a special medical event for their exotic residents at the end of January.
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Mother Chimp and Daughter Share a Special Sign
The same is true of Beryl, a chimpanzee living in Kibale National Park, in Uganda, and her young daughter, Lindsay. When ...
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This chimpanzee mother and daughter formed a unique bond through their own language - here’s how
A unique discovery in Uganda's Kibale National Park reveals a special gesture used by chimpanzee Beryl and her daughter ...
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This chimpanzee mother and daughter created their own language: Here’s their unique story
Discover the heartwarming story of a chimpanzee mother and daughter in Uganda who created their own unique gesture to ...
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Who is Robbie Williams and why is he a chimpanzee in ‘Better Man’?
Why is Robbie Williams a monkey in the biopic Better Man? The pop star opened up about the decision and the director ...
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Maryland Zoo's newest giraffe prepares to make her debut to the public
The Maryland Zoo's newest giraffe, Kipepeo (or Kipi) will make her debut to the public on Friday, Jan. 17 after joining the ...
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Why Robbie Williams says being portrayed as a chimpanzee in 'Better Man' is 'genius'
Robbie Williams' biopic "Better Man" not only spotlights his colorful, sometimes controversial life, but depicts the famed British singer as a chimp.
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'The Wild Robot' Grossed More On Its 115th Day at the Domestic Box Office Than 'Better Man'
The Robbie Williams biopic Better Man isn't performing as well as than The Wild Robot, which has been in theaters for months.
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'How I became Robbie Williams' chimpanzee'
Rob is me. Just with a monkey layering on top," he explains. Davies plays Robbie Williams on screen as a
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from the age of 15 onwards [Entertainment] Director Michael Gracey, who ...
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Heartwarming Moment 59-Year-Old Chimpanzee Reunites with Familiar Voice
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