Chimpanzees Display Human-like Communication

Chimpanzees exhibit communication patterns that closely resemble human conversation, particularly in their use of gestures and turn-taking. A study has shown that chimps not only gesture with their hands but also engage in turn-taking and interruptions, similar to human dialogue. The average response time in a conversation is 200 milliseconds for humans, while chimps respond even quicker at 120 milliseconds, indicating a shared conversational efficiency. This finding highlights the sophisticated nature of chimp communication, revealing that they can convey complex messages and even negotiate their social interactions.