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Apes remember long-lost friends and family they haven't seen in decades

Chimpanzees and bonobos recognize photos of groupmates they haven't seen for more than 25 years, and respond even more enthusiastically to pictures of their friends, a new study finds. (Edinburgh Zoo)
Chimpanzees and bonobos recognize photos of groupmates they haven't seen for more than 25 years, and respond even more enthusiastically to pictures of their friends, a new study finds. (Edinburgh Zoo)

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