Gentle Play -- Two Sun Bears Play (VIDEO)

University of Portsmouth

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The world's smallest bears can exactly mimic another bear's facial expressions, casting doubt on humans and other primates' supremacy at this subtle form of communication. It is the first time such exact facial mimicry has been seen outside of humans and gorillas.

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Dr Marina Davila-Ross, University of Portsmouth

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