When Nature Calls Together: Contagious Urination in Chimpanzees

Exploring how synchronized behavior reveals the social intricacies of our closest relatives.

A Puzzling Primate Behavior

Chimpanzees are no strangers to synchronized activities. From group hunting to grooming rituals, their behaviors reflect the deep social bonds that define their communities. But a recent study published in Current Biology¹ unveils an unexpected addition to this repertoire: contagious urination. The research, led by Ena Onishi a…