Apes comfort each other 'like humans' by SavePlanetEarth, journal
Apes comfort each other 'like humans'
Source BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24494230
Young bonobos that are are more "socially competent" are more likely to cuddle and calm other apes that are in distress, research has revealed.
Scientists working at an African sanctuary found that bonobos that recovered quickly from an upsetting experience, such as a fight, were also more likely to comfort others.
This mirrors findings from studies in children, and suggests bonobos manage their emotions in a very similar way.
The work is published in PNAS journal.
The researchers captured footage showing "emotionally competent" young apes rushing to hug other juveniles th