Day: April 7, 2025
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How Ape Gestures Explain The Origins Of Human Communication
How do gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos “talk” without words? For decades, scientists debated whether their gestures are learned tricks or instincts passed down through evolution. Now, researchers have proposed a fresh answer: apes “show” their intentions using movements borrowed from everyday actions — and this might help explain how human communication began. The Great Ape…