It's All About Friends Helping Friends

There are many theories that attempt to explain the origins of cooperation in humans.  I am no expert, so I will leave that subject alone.  On the other hand, I am always encouraged when I see examples of altruism, cooperation and fairness in the "animal" world (as if humans were not animals themselves).

So, for this posting, I gathered such examples of cooperation between various species of monkeys and great apes.  The end of year celebrations are soon upon us and I thought this subject would be appropriate for the season.  I wish they give you hope and a renewed commitment to protecting our planet and its many inhabitants.


Capuchin Monkeys - Cooperation and Fairness



Chimpanzees Cooperating for Food


Chimpanzees Working Together


Bonobos Cooperation Over Food


Monkey Intelligence: Japanese Macaque Trick Others To Get More Grooming