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Chimps Seek Natural Booze, Study Finds

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April 23, 2025 3 Positive General
Chimps Seek Natural Booze, Study Finds

A 60-million-year evolutionary analysis shows wild chimpanzees deliberately drink fermented fruit juice, bolstering the “drunken monkey” hypothesis that early primates adapted to low-level alcohol. Researchers say the behavior may illuminate human alcohol-metabolism genes and social bonding.

What this means for you:
The finding could inform future treatments for addiction and liver disease.
Meanwhile, remember evolution favored moderation—high doses still harm health.

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