Wild chimpanzees eat fermented fruit equivalent to 2 alcoholic drinks per day, research finds CBS News Videos Wed, September 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM PDT Wild chimpanzees eat fermented fruit equivalent to ...
Chimpanzees may consume the equivalent of about one alcoholic drink per day due to the ethanol contained within the fruit they eat, according to a new study. Understanding this behavior of our closest ...
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Chimps Consume the Equivalent of 2.5 Alcoholic Drinks per Day by Eating Fermented Fruit, Study Finds
Wild chimpanzees consume vast amounts of fruit every day. Some of these fruits, however, are very ripe and fermented—making them “boozy,” with high levels of ethanol. As it turns out, that means the ...
One of the study's authors notes this may be a "conservative" estimate Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has previously appeared in places like ...
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