Monkey Helps Relatives and Friends, So Do You
Posted on August 27, 2008 at 10:40 am.
Filed Under Nature, Science |
Capuchin monkeys try to choose options that get food for others. When they are paired with relative or friend, the monkeys choose double reward “prosocial” choice than ” Self-fish” choice. But when it comes to strangers, they choose “self-fish” option. In the study monkeys were given tokens to exchange for food. One token got them a slice of apple. The other also got an apple slice, plus a similar slice to another monkey. When it comes to partner or familiar monkey from the same social group, the one choosing the token moved closer to the other monkey and choose the token that got them both food. But when the other monkey was a stranger, they choose selfish token to get food just for them.
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It’s cute.. good to know