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Chimpanzees Showcase Cultural Imitation with Grass in Ears

7/19/2025

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Chimpanzees at Zambia's Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage have taken to tucking grass into their ears, a quirky behavior that demonstrates their remarkable ability to imitate. This trend has even spread to another troop, revealing that cultural traits aren't just a human phenomenon, but can also thrive in the animal kingdom.

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Story summary

Chimpanzees at Zambia's Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage have taken to tucking grass into their ears, a quirky behavior that demonstrates their remarkable ability to imitate. This trend has even spread to another troop, revealing that cultural traits aren't just a human phenomenon, but can also thrive in the animal kingdom.