Q: How do chimps stay clean? A: Chimps stay clean by grooming themselves and each other! A common misconception is that chimpanzees pick bugs off each other while grooming, but they are usually removing dead skin and making sure any cuts and scrapes are clean. They have the remarkable ability to detect even the smallest wound on a fellow chimpanzee and they love to tend to each other! Grooming is also a social behavior and has many benefits, including social bonding, stress reduction, and confli

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Chimpanzees groom each other to strengthen bonds, build trust, and keep clean. It’s one of the most important social behaviors in a chimp family! 💙 Watch as Tapioca’s family enjoys a peaceful grooming session—it’s their way of showing care and connection. 🥰 And yes, those raspberry sounds are standard chimpanzee grooming noises 😄 Get to know Tapioca's family: https://bit.ly/tapiocasfamily | Save the Chimps, Inc.

Chimpanzee Grooming! Chimps groom each other for a variety of reasons including hygiene, social bonding, conflict resolution, and maintaining status within their groups! #chimpanzee #grooming #savethechimps #worthythechimp #jude2thechimp | Save the Chimps, Inc.

You might find it interesting that grooming is a way for chimps to reassure each other and makeup after conflict. These grooming sessions are essential for social interaction amongst chimpanzees. Head to watchthewildlife.com to get a behind the scenes look at the day in the life of chimps! | Zoo Knoxville

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