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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Pierre Celerier and Daniel Lawler

Old Joke: Apes Also Like To Tease, Meaning Trait Could Be Ancient

Teasing does not always equal aggression -- it could be a way to bring young ones closer to their parents (Credit: AFP)

A boisterous young chimpanzee slaps an adult in his family on the back, then scampers away and looks back to see the response to his cheekiness.

Nothing yet, so the young chimp Azibo rolls back and dishes out another slap, this time provoking a reaction: the distracted adult waves a half-hearted swipe in his direction, shooing the troublesome youth away -- though not for long.

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