Chimpanzee Mother with Offspring (IMAGE)

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology

Chimpanzee Mother with Offspring

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A chimpanzee mother's presence and support throughout the prolonged childhood years allow their offspring time to learn the skills they need to survive in adulthood.

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Liran Samuni, Tai Chimpanzee Project

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