Study Reveals Chimpanzees' Alcohol Consumption and Its Implications for Human Evolution
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Study Reveals Chimpanzees' Alcohol Consumption and Its Implications for Human Evolution

Recent research shows that wild chimpanzees consume significant amounts of alcohol from fermented fruit, equivalent to a half pint of beer daily. This behavior highlights the evolutionary links between humans and chimpanzees regarding alcohol consumption, prompting a reevaluation of social drinking origins in both species. The findings provide valuable insights into primate behavior and dietary habits.

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