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Great apes were using touch to reassure and keep the peace six million years before humans evolved – new research

Friendly touching to prevent a fight may be one of our most ancient social tools.

22.07.2026 10

The Conversation

Jake Brooker

Reassuring touch kept the peace six million years before humans evolved – new research

Friendly touching to prevent a fight may be one of our most ancient social tools.

22.07.2026 10

The Conversation

Jake Brooker