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Tall Paul · 2011-12-01 18:54:57

We also found that chimpanzees that reliably throw show significantly better communication abilities than chimpanzees that do not.

Researchers find that poop-throwing by chimps is a sign of intelligence

GooberMcNutly · 2011-12-01 19:28:38

That sure explains Walmart.

fnord · 2011-12-01 20:42:57

GooberMcNutly wrote:
That sure explains Walmart.

Not really. The Walmart chimps don't fling poo, they eat it!

whosasailorthen · 2011-12-01 22:30:10

Sounds like they're politicians to me.

MrCreosote · 2011-12-01 22:46:54

We're a lot like monkeys. We're not unlike spiders.

Banjo · 2011-12-01 22:47:19

The real question of intelligence is, "How many cups do these chimps need during their fecal play?" Humans still outclass the field with a 2:1 ratio.

Tall Paul · 2011-12-02 00:37:26

I think they may have it backwards: Chimps in zoos with better communication abilities throw shit at humans, the others don't.

Roger_That · 2011-12-02 09:13:31

A tribe of baboons is called a Congress. Coincidence? I think not.

Tall Paul · 2011-12-02 19:30:08

GooberMcNutly wrote:
That sure explains Walmart.

You seem confused as to various captive primate behaviors. In reference to Walmart, I think you may have had this in mind.

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