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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

First kiss likely happened 21 million years ago, study finds

Romantic kissing likely evolved for the first time in a common ancestor of humans and other large apes about 21 million years ago, scientists revealed in a new study.

Several animals have so far been spotted engaging in kissing-like behaviour, including chimpanzees, gorillas, and even dogs, cats, and dolphins.

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