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Do Primates Kill Each Other? Richard Dawkins talks to ethologist Frans de Waal

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

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The Emergence of Social Grooming Behaviors in Chimpanzees

This chapter delves into the unique hand clasp gesture among chimpanzees, emphasizing the importance of this behavior in their grooming rituals. It highlights the emergence of social practices within a community and contrasts different groups to showcase the complexity of chimpanzee culture and learning.

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