Chimpanzees use leaves to wipe bums and clean up after sex, study finds (www.theguardian.com)

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They also tend to each other's wounds, very cool to learn more about primates.

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[-] kristina@hexbear.net 12 points 5 days ago

so chimps are better at cleanliness than many men, got it 📝

[-] Nibblesnarf@hexbear.net 4 points 5 days ago

Everyone knows the sign of true civility is keeping a pack of Kirkland's wet wipes at the ready for the missus. That's when I'll be impressed with apes.

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