
Why do we have friends?
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
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Do You Want to Hang in a Tree?
Our ability to make friends and live in large groups is pretty special. Millions of years ago, our primate ancestors started hanging out in groups. It turns out being part of a friendly group came with some big advantages. Instead of trying to survive on your own, you had others looking out for you.
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