Chimps more sociable after watching movies together – study

Evolutionary roots of bonding through shared activity may be deeper than was thoughtChimpanzees enjoy watching movies together, scientists have discovered, in research that suggests social bonding through shared experience has deep evolutionary roots.It is widely known that humans can bond over group activities such as watching a movie or playing board games. But it has been unclear whether the underlying psychology behind this effect is present in other species.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 16, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Anna Ploszajski Tags: Animal behaviour Science Animals Source Type: news