The Social Bond Between Chimpanzees and Gorillas

The first proof of long-lasting social bonds between chimpanzees and gorillas in the wild has been discovered after extensive research.

Researchers have found social bonds between specific chimpanzees and gorillas that endured over years and in many circumstances at Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in the Republic of Congo. These observations span more than 20 years. The bulk of the remaining wild gorillas and chimpanzees live in close proximity, something most people are unaware of. Few st…