Two trios of juvenile chimpanzees were studied to assess changes in the frequency of contact as a function of handler visits. The younger group showed significantly elevated contact following departure of handlers while the older trio showed no such effect. Results suggest that housing with like-aged chimpanzees allows mutual stimulation and comfort important to normal development.
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