¿La amistad como freno? Un estudio identificó que los chimpancés roban menos comida a su círculo cercano

A scientific study involving 26 chimpanzees at the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Uganda has found that the primates are less likely to steal food from close social partners compared to other individuals. The subjects of the experiment ranged in age from 16 to 39 years.

The findings highlight how social bonds and friendship-like relationships influence behavior and resource sharing within chimpanzee communities, demonstrating that proximity and social ties act as a restraint against competitive actions like food theft.