Bonobos communicate just like human babies do
Young bonobos (AFP)
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Wild bonobos, the closest living relatives of humans in the primate world, have a specific way of communication similar to that of human babies, researchers said in a new study Tuesday. To communicate, these apes use a high-pitched call, or “peep,” which requires context to be understood. The “peep” calls, produced with a closed mouth across…
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