Apes comfort each other 'like humans' (Welp, this rules out Tea/Repukes)(pics)

[hue]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24494230

Young bonobos that are are more "socially competent" are more likely to cuddle and calm other apes that are in distress, research has revealed.

Scientists working at an African sanctuary found that bonobos that recovered quickly from an upsetting experience, such as a fight, were also more likely to comfort others.

This mirrors findings from studies in children, and suggests bonobos manage their emotions in a very similar way.

The work is published in PNAS journal.

The researchers captured footage showing "emotionally competent" young apes rushing to hug other juveniles that were screaming after being attacked.

[Glassunion]

1. I found this touching.

[Uncle Joe]

2. Bonobos ruled by females, will have sex at the drop of a hat.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonobo_Chimpanzee

The bonobo is popularly known for its high levels of sexual behavior. Sex functions in conflict appeasement, affection, social status, excitement, and stress reduction. It occurs in virtually all partner combinations and in a variety of positions. This is a factor in the lower levels of aggression seen in the bonobo when compared to the common chimpanzee and other apes. Bonobos are perceived to be matriarchal and a male's rank in the social hierarchy is often determined by his mother's rank.

If humanity followed suit, our stress would be reduced we would have fewer heart attacks, fewer strokes, probably a reduction in cancer, and less war, *disease and poverty.

* With the exception of sexually transmitted disease.

** Population control would probably take extra effort as well.

Thanks for the thread, hue.