Wild chimps drink equivalent of 2 cocktails daily via boozy fruits.
Wild chimps enjoy a daily boozy treat—equivalent to two cocktails!
Why it matters
- Alcohol consumption in chimps suggests it's not unique to humans.
- Offers insights into natural behaviors and diet of chimpanzees.
- May have implications for understanding evolutionary aspects of alcohol use.
By the numbers
- Chimps consume alcohol equivalent to 2 cocktails daily.
The big picture
- Natural alcohol consumption observed in wild animals.
- Could imply evolutionary advantages or behaviors related to alcohol.
What they're saying
- Users note similarities between human and animal behaviors.
- Anecdotes about other animals, like birds, consuming fermented fruits.
Caveats
- Exact study details (sample size, duration) not specified in the summary.
- Observational study; direct effects of alcohol on chimps not analyzed.
What’s next
- Further studies on effects of alcohol consumption in animals.
- Research on alcohol consumption behaviors in other species.