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Wild chimpanzees filmed sharing ‘boozy’ fruit for 1st time

Wild chimps sharing ‘boozy’ fruit caught on camera for the first time

In the wild, some animals have a taste for fermented fruit –which contains small amounts of alcohol. Now, for the first time, wild chimpanzees have been filmed eating and sharing this boozy fruit with one another. The fruit sharing is described in a study published April 21 in the journal Current Biology.

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Scientists filmed wild chimpanzees sharing alcohol-laced fermented fruit for the first time and it looks eerily familiar

For the first time, researchers have filmed chimpanzees in the wild sharing fermented African breadfruit, which contains ethanol. The footage was gathered over months using motion-activated cameras and captures something quintessentially human: sharing a mild buzz with the boys.

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Wild chimpanzees filmed bonding over boozy fruit

Video filmed by University of Exeter researchers shows wild chimpanzees sharing breadfruit containing alcohol at Cantanhez National Park, Guinea-Bissau.

5 Top-Rated African Safaris That Blow Your Mind

There are so many impressive creatures that roam freely in Africa, and going on an African safari is the coolest way to see ...

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African Wild Dogs Are Among The Most Endangered Carnivores On The Continent

With fewer than 7,000 left in the wild, the African Wild Dog is a highly social and efficient predator whose survival is under threat from habitat loss, conflict with humans, and disease, making it ...

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How wildlife corridors can support Africa’s iconic animals

The populations of some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife have ... aside more land to connect with other preserves to allow wild animals to roam freely. John Yang reports. And finally tonight ...

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Vultures are among the least loved animals. African conservationists are trying to change that

Vultures have an image problem. Seen as ugly and associated with death, they are among the least loved animals in the world.

Is The Wild Africa Trek at Disney World's Animal Kingdom Worth It?

Wild Africa Trek gives you a new perspective on Disney's Animal Kingdom, taking you up close to the animals along the Safi ...

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Not just for thrills: The real-life magic Disney is working to save animals

Disney’s conservation efforts aren’t limited to its parks. For years, Disney has helped monitor and protect sea turtles near ...

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