5 May 2026 8:33 pm
"There’s one final evolutionary insight that culture vultures might find sobering. In primate societies, the key method of social bonding is grooming. It’s why monkeys can so often be found picking at each other’s fur. This serves no practical purpose, but it does release endorphins in the brain and help monkeys feel close to one another."Cannonpointer » 05 May 2026, 8:14 pm » wrote: ↑ Great read. Having Shakespeare explained in that way was entertaining, and the point made by his being explained in that way was eye-opening.
They eat the bugs found in their cohort's fur.....they could be hungry, that's practical.