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Chimpanzees and the Drunken Monkey Hypothesis

In this captivating episode of the Booze Nooze Podcast, host Steve Stevens delves into a fascinating study from the University of California, Berkeley that reveals wild chimpanzees’ consumption of alcohol through naturally fermented fruits. Discover how these findings support the ‘Drunken Monkey Hypothesis,’ suggesting our own alcohol attraction may have deep evolutionary roots tied to our primate ancestors. Join us for this intriguing exploration into the natural world of booze.

 
In this captivating episode of the Booze Nooze Podcast, host Steve Stevens delves into a fascinating study from the University of California, Berkeley that reveals wild chimpanzees’ consumption of alcohol through naturally fermented fruits. Discover how these findings support the ‘Drunken Monkey Hypothesis,’ suggesting our own alcohol attraction may have deep evolutionary roots tied to our primate ancestors. Join us for this intriguing exploration into the natural world of booze.

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