Chimps Can Be Thieves, But They Hesitate to Rob Their Friends

Researchers observed 26 adult chimpanzees at Uganda's Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, pairing each with a close friend or a less‑familiar individual. In feeding trials, thieves stole from non‑friends in 70% of attempts and from friends in 61%, indicating chimpanzees are less likely to steal from bonded companions.

Source: Chimps Can Be Thieves, But They Hesitate to Rob Their Friends — Nautilus

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