Wild chimpanzees filmed by scientists bonding over alcoholic fruit

‘Chimps don’t share food all the time, so this behaviour with fermented fruit might be important,’ one of the researchers said. Photograph: University of Exeter

Humans have gathered to feast and enjoy a tipple together for thousands of years, but research suggests chimpanzees may also bond over a boozy treat.

Wild chimpanzees in west Africa have been observed sharing fruit containing alcohol – not in quantities to get roaring drunk but, possibly, enough for a fuzzy beer buzz feeling.