Do chimpanzees throw poop because it’s funny?
We have certain methods of communicating our feelings and emotions and one of them is to throw objects.
Like humans, when chimps are angry they stand up and wave their arms around violently to release their anger.
They sometimes feel the need to throw objects too. This release of emotions and energy is very similar to how we act as humans when we just need to let it all out.
Throwing objects has been a natural way of reacting when chimpanzees are agitated or angry so there is no suggestion that they are throwing poop for entertainment.
Not only is throwing poop or objects an emotional release for chimps but it is a form of communication.
The better the chimp is at hitting the target, the better their communication is amongst the group.
The chimps that hit the targets more consistently and accurately show higher development in the left side of their brain.
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