Their social interactions are as fascinating as other aspects of their lives. So, when one chimpanzee gives another a hair grooming, it expects one or a similar favor in return. There is also other behavior which would lead someone to recognize the fact that chimpanzees are our closest relative. Studies of chimp food sharing has revealed many interesting details. Sometimes fights occur, but that is rare.
Chimpanzees belong to large groups or communities.
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