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Chimpanzees of a feather sit together: Friendships are based on similar personalities

October 9, 2013 by

Like humans, many animals have close and stable friendships. However, until now, it has been unclear what makes particular individuals bond. Cognitive biologists have now found that chimpanzees choose for friends those who are similar to them in personality.

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