As social science reveals surprising overlap in the relationships of chimpanzees and humans, experts suggest friendliness may be the key to a species’ success. Inverse’s Sarah Sloat and Sarah Wells explain.

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https://www.inverse.com/science/aging-chimp-friendships

https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/survival-of-the-friendliest-brian-hare-intervew

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