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Chimps and bonobos emotional about choice

One chimp, named Timi, reacted to losing a gambling game with what looked very much like a tantrum Like many humans, chimpanzees and bonobos react quite emotionally when they take risks that fail to pay off.

This is according to researchers from Duke University in the US, who developed decision-making games that the apes played to earn edible treats.

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