Wild Chimpanzee Caring for Her Disabled Child (1 of 2) (VIDEO)

Kyoto University

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The mother can be seen receiving extra help from an older daughter in looking after the disabled chimp. Here the mother and sister lay the infant -- XT11 -- on the ground so that they can groom her. (From left: the mother, the baby's older sister, XT11, and a non-relative male)

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