The discussions reflect a high level of curiosity and support, with posts describing the behavior as 'social drinking' and linking it to deeper evolutionary contexts. Words like 'exciting' and 'interesting' reveal genuine intrigue, while references to the study being 'based on' recent research highlight engagement with scientific details.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions show support or curiosity about the findings, with many emphasizing the novelty and significance of chimpanzees sharing fermented fruits.
InterestHigh interest
Social discussions demonstrate high interest, as people explore the behaviors and implications, mentioning concepts like social drinking and evolutionary roots.
EngagementModerate engagement
Posts range from simple acknowledgment to more detailed considerations of the behavior, indicating moderate engagement with some referencing specific aspects like methodology or evolutionary implications.
ImpactModerate impact
The collective responses suggest the discovery has a meaningful impact on understanding animal behavior and human evolution, though mostly at an exploratory and scholarly level.
Abstract in brief
Wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau have been observed intentionally ingesting and sharing fermented African breadfruit containing ethanol, highlighting their use of ethanol-rich foods.
The discovery suggests that the consumption and social sharing of fermented foods may be a common and ancient behavior among great apes, similar to humans.
The presence of a genetic adaptation in humans for ethanol metabolism and evidence of ethanol in various fruits imply that dietary inclusion of fermented foods could have deep evolutionary roots in hominoid societies.]
Happy to share our new paper 'Wild chimpanzees share fermented fruits' @currentbiology.bsky.social
Thank you to the amazing team. @kjhockings.bsky.social @joanahbessa.bsky.social , @xavh.bsky.social, Marina Ramon, Elena Bersacola, Matthew Carrigan, @amelinlab.bsky.social . @uniexecec.bsky.social
Exciting study on chimpanzees sharing fermented fruit. Social drinking? Social eating of fruit made digestible by fermentation? Future studies will tell. (Alcohol levels are similar to alcohol-free beer)
Hey old buddy, (hiccup) let me pour you a drink...
For the first time, wild chimpanzees have been pictured eating and sharing 'boozy' fruit
Wild chimpanzees share fermented fruits
Ethanol is found naturally in many wild fruits, saps, and nectars. Its consumption offers nutritional, medicinal, and social benefits, influencing the evolution and ecological relationships of diverse species, including…
Wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau share fermented African breadfruit containing ethanol, highlighting ancient behaviors of ingesting and sharing fermented foods among great apes, similar to humans. This may point to…
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Hey old buddy, (hiccup) let me pour you a drink...
For the first time, wild chimpanzees have been pictured eating and sharing 'boozy' fruit
Wild chimpanzees share fermented fruits
Exciting study on chimpanzees sharing fermented fruit. Social drinking? Social eating of fruit made digestible by fermentation? Future studies will tell. (Alcohol levels are similar to alcohol-free beer)
The paper in "Current Biology" the above "Guardian" article is based upon, & links towards:
“Wild chimpanzees share fermented fruits”
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https://t.co/Gd8yDggIdU
Happy to share our new paper 'Wild chimpanzees share fermented fruits' @currentbiology.bsky.social
Thank you to the amazing team. @kjhockings.bsky.social @joanahbessa.bsky.social , @xavh.bsky.social, Marina Ramon, Elena Bersacola, Matthew Carrigan, @amelinlab.bsky.social . @uniexecec.bsky.social