In chimpanzees, peeing is contagious

ScienceDaily
Jan 20, 2025, 11:38 am222 pts
A new study has described a phenomenon researchers refer to as 'contagious urinations.' The study in 20 captive chimpanzees living at the Kumamoto Sanctuary in Japan shows that, when one chimp pees, others are more likely to follow.

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