HuffPost Science: Orphan Ape Study Sheds Surprising Light On Animal Emotions

HuffPost Science: Orphan Ape Study Sheds Surprising Light On Animal Emotions

SCIENCE More Like Humans Than We Knew? Apes orphaned by the African bushmeat trade lack the social savvy of apes raised by their mothers, a new study finds. The study links the emotional development of bonobos (Pan paniscus), one of humans' closest living relatives, with the ability to interact nicely with others, echoing how human emotions develop. Blood-Filled Bug Is Fossil First Ancient 'Strip Mall' Discovered At Seaside Site WATCH: Charity Stunned By 12,000-Year-Old Donation Continue reading WATCH: Ten-Story Rocket Breaks Altitude Record, Nails Tricky Landing Continue reading Received this from a friend? Sign Up for alerts from The Huffington Post Forward  •  Unsubscribe Huffington Post, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003