Great apes use kisses and cuddles to maintain peace, study finds

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Great Apes engage in kissing and cuddling behaviors to maintain social harmony, according to a new study.
Researchers suggest that these affectionate actions may serve as a method of building trust among the apes before stressful situations.
The study highlights the significance of close physical interactions in the social relationships of Great Apes.
Findings could offer insights into the evolutionary origins of similar behaviors in humans.

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Great Apes engage in kissing and cuddling behaviors to maintain social harmony, according to a new study.
Researchers suggest that these affectionate actions may serve as a method of building trust among the apes before stressful situations.
The study highlights the significance of close physical interactions in the social relationships of Great Apes.
Findings could offer insights into the evolutionary origins of similar behaviors in humans.

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