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Young great apes tease and annoy their elders in playful behaviour – video (www.theguardian.com)

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Footage of great apes has revealed that humans are not the only ones to endure seemingly endless bouts of teasing dished out by their young ones who appear intent on pushing their luck.

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[–] theodewere@kbin.social 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

scientists don't know the reasons behind this behavior

they want to be chased and tickled, wtf do you think

[–] Aremel@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Scientists don't understand the concept of fun

[–] theodewere@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago

maybe if they did a study

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

scientists don't know the reasons behind this reply