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

Findings could explain why humans have such a fondness for drinking

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

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

A California research team found chimpanzees eating fermented fruit in their native habitats consume the equivalent of nearly two alcoholic drinks per day.

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