Baby chimpanzees blow 'raspberries' because adults do it first

Environment Animals Wildlife Baby chimpanzees blow'raspberries' because adults do it first In a surprising first, scientists observed the primates learning new sounds. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. These calls show highly flexible usage in communities without role models but stable, settled usage in communities with role models, showing the formation of a signal convention. The old adage "monkey see, monkey do," appears to have a bit of truth to it. Chimpanzees () likely watch adults making different vocalization to learn how and when to use those sounds themselves, particularly when they purse their lips to blow "raspberries." The findings detailed in a study published today in the journal () show that the primates' sounds are not instinctual and set in stone, as previously believed.