Chimp know to discharge his body because of his kind

Adult male chimpanzees act as volunteers by instructing small chimpanzees to cross the road in their ecological forest.

This shows that chimpanzees worry about their families and friends and are willing to risk themselves to protect their fellow human beings. Scientists believe that this ability to care and care is not only available to humans but also to other primates.

The chimpanzees cross the street in an orderly manner. (Photo: BBC) Kimberley Hockings, research author at University of Stirling in Scotland and colleagues observed chimpanzees in Bossou, Guinea, West Africa. The chimpanzees include 3 adult males, 5 adult females, 3 adults and 1 newborn.

There are two roads across the forest where they live. The first narrow road is used by pedestrians, the second larger road for trucks, cars, motorbikes and pedestrians.

Scientists analyzed 19 cases of chimpanzees crossing these two roads.

In one case, the big male named Yolo was standing on the side of the road, looking carefully at the left and right and gesturing with an arm. At that time, other chimpanzees lined up in a long line and followed the instructions. Another adult male chimp will wait at the end of the line to support the babies.

When crossing a road with more traffic, another male chimp named Foaf will continue to observe vehicles so that the third male chimpanzee will lead the chimpanzee through.

The researchers found that chimpanzees will also step up to leadership when the level of danger increases."They all move in such order in dangerous situations like crossing the street," Hockings said. "When moving in the forest, they expand."

Dr. Klaus Zuberbühler at the University of St Andrews commented: "The most amazing thing is that these free chimpanzees did not discriminate between the members of the group but showed a deep understanding of the position of each member and take corresponding protective action ".

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