Chimpanzee moms play with their kids — even when they're hungry and tired

A chimpanzee hangs from a tree with one hand and looks at the camera. A baby chimp stands on her shoulder, smiling playfully at the adult.

Even when times are tough, chimpanzee mothers will carve out time to play with their kids, new research has found.

Even when times are tough, chimpanzee mothers will carve out time to play with their kids, new research has found. A chimpanzee hangs from a tree with one hand and looks at the camera. A baby chimp stands on her shoulder, smiling playfully at the adult.

Even when times are tough, chimpanzee mothers will carve out time to play with their kids, new research has found.

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