Wild chimps consume fermented fruit equal to two drinks daily
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Research finds wild chimpanzees in Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire regularly eat fermented fruits like figs and plums. Their daily intake adds up to the human equivalent of nearly two alcoholic drinks, revealing surprising dietary habits in the forests.
Breakdown
- Researchers found wild chimpanzees consume fermented fruit equal to two alcoholic drinks daily. 29s
- The findings suggest humans may have inherited a taste for alcohol from primate ancestors. 40s
- The study supports the 'drunken monkey hypothesis' about evolutionary alcohol consumption. 58s
- Similarities between humans and other primates include shared behaviors and dietary habits. 6s