Wild chimpanzees filmed by scientists bonding over alcoholic fruit (www.theguardian.com)
from HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works to world@lemmy.world on 21 Apr 22:22
https://sh.itjust.works/post/36527500

Humans have gathered to feast and enjoy a tipple together for thousands of years, but research suggests chimpanzees may also bond over a boozy treat.

Wild chimpanzees in west Africa have been observed sharing fruit containing alcohol – not in quantities to get roaring drunk but, possibly, enough for a fuzzy beer buzz feeling.

“For humans, we know that drinking alcohol leads to a release of dopamine and endorphins, and resulting feelings of happiness and relaxation,” said Anna Bowland, from the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at Exeter’s Penryn campus in Cornwall.

“We also know that sharing alcohol, including through traditions such as feasting, helps to form and strengthen social bonds.

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MyDogLovesMe@lemmy.world on 21 Apr 22:39 next collapse

“Yep.”

“…uh huh!”

“You betcha!”

Frozengyro@lemmy.world on 22 Apr 00:49 collapse

Mhmm

AmidFuror@fedia.io on 21 Apr 23:30 next collapse

That fruit needs an intervention. Is that what the chimps are coming together to do?

Bluefalcon@discuss.tchncs.de on 22 Apr 02:56 next collapse

Bro, I’m telling you! They are turning the frogs gay! This expert was saying the Lions are behind it.

einkorn@feddit.org on 22 Apr 03:35 next collapse

I remember that one documentary everyone at my school watched at least once during lessons: A bunch of animals in Africa getting drunk by eating fermenting fruit.

x00z@lemmy.world on 22 Apr 05:00 next collapse

Getting wasted is just a natural part of life.

hoch@lemmy.world on 22 Apr 06:05 next collapse

I’m not an alcoholic, I’m just returning to monke

venusaur@lemmy.world on 22 Apr 06:44 collapse

Then they go to their trees and abuse the females.