Watching a favourite TV programme is a tried and tested method for humans to build relationships and strengthen bonds but it has now also been seen in chimps. Great apes were shown the same video while sitting side-by-side and then went on to to spend more time together and form strong social bonds. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, showed videos of young chimpanzees playing to the primates. Great apes who are shown the same video while sitting side-by-side go on to spend more time together and form stronger bonds just like humans, a study has foundHOW DID RESEARCHERS ENSURE THE CHIMPS WATCHED THE VIDEO TOGETHER? The chimps were enticed to stay and watch the video by a tube feeding them either diluted mango juice or diluted grape juice.

Source: Daily Mail July 17, 2019 07:41 UTC