Chimpanzees consume ‘two alcoholic drinks a day’

Findings could explain why humans have such a fondness for drinking

mercoledì 17 settembre 2025 New tab

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Findings could explain why humans have such a fondness for drinking

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Scientists say chimps consume the equivalent of a bottle of lager a day from dining on ripe fruit.

bbc.com11 mesi fa

It’s the latest evidence in support of Robert Dudley’s controversial “drunk monkey” hypothesis.

arstechnica.com11 mesi fa

New research speculates that ancient common ancestors may have eaten alcoholic fruit, driving DNA change to allow safe ethanol…

telegraph.co.uk1 anno fa

A California research team found chimpanzees eating fermented fruit in their native habitats consume the equivalent of nearly two…

upi.com11 mesi fa

Study finds chimpanzees’ enthusiasm for guzzling ripe fruit puts their ethanol intake at about 14g per day

theguardian.com11 mesi fa

Research shows that chimpanzees may actively seek out alcoholic fruits

independent.co.uk5 mesi fa