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Orangutan mothers seek out playmates for their young

Playing with peers is a crucial part of growing up—so crucial that orangutan mothers will go out of their way to arrange playdates for their young, according to a 15-year study of wild Bornean orangutans.

Orangutan mothers seek out playmates for their young
Image: Phys.org
Playing with peers is a crucial part of growing up—so crucial that orangutan mothers will go out of their way to arrange playdates for their young, according to a 15-year study of wild Bornean orangutans.

Originally published at Phys.org

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