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Chimpanzees use leaves to wipe bums and clean up after sex, study finds (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by BountifulEggnog@hexbear.net to c/earth@hexbear.net

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They also tend to each other's wounds, very cool to learn more about primates.

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[–] EstraDoll@hexbear.net 30 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

oh but when i cram a fistful of leaves up my ass after sex i'm "the worst tinder hookup i've ever had"

[–] AntifaSuperWombat@hexbear.net 17 points 2 weeks ago

Because you forgot to treat your partners wounds with crushed insects. Don’t be such a selfish lover next time.

[–] corgiwithalaptop@hexbear.net 14 points 2 weeks ago

Cleaner than your average Asmingold fan

[–] Dessa@hexbear.net 12 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

The chimpanzee lobby won't win me over this easily

[–] kristina@hexbear.net 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

so chimps are better at cleanliness than many men, got it 📝

[–] Nibblesnarf@hexbear.net 4 points 2 weeks ago

Everyone knows the sign of true civility is keeping a pack of Kirkland's wet wipes at the ready for the missus. That's when I'll be impressed with apes.