How do male chimps ask for sex? It depends on their local dialect

Muzammil Hussain February 19, 2025

A chimpanzee looks over his shoulder while playing with a leaf.

Some male chimpanzees use covert physical gestures to sneakily solicit sex. According to a new study, these mating moves vary between chimpanzee communities, suggesting chimp populations have their own distinct dialects.

Some male chimpanzees use covert physical gestures to sneakily solicit sex. According to a new study, these mating moves vary between chimpanzee communities, suggesting chimp populations have their own distinct dialects. A chimpanzee looks over his shoulder while playing with a leaf.

Some male chimpanzees use covert physical gestures to sneakily solicit sex. According to a new study, these mating moves vary between chimpanzee communities, suggesting chimp populations have their own distinct dialects.

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