Juvenile Great Apes Love to Tease and Annoy Their Elders, Study Finds

Young Chimps, Orangutans, Bonobos, and Gorillas Show a Wide Range of Playful and Sometimes Aggressive Behaviors

Humans often think of themselves as unique in their behaviors, but a recent study¹ reveals that great apes share some of our more mischievous tendencies. Footage captured at San Diego and Leipzig zoos unveils the playful yet sometimes vexing antics of young chimps, orangutans, bonobos, and gorillas.

Young orangutan tugging on its mother's hair. Image cred…