Orangutan mothers seek out playmates for their young

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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.

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. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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