Monkey friendships with dogs, deer and even pigs offer clues to the evolutionary origins of pet-keeping

StudentNews newsroom brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Why do humans keep pets? A new international study suggests that some of the behavioral foundations of human-animal companionship may have much deeper evolutionary roots than previously thought.

Why do humans keep pets? A new international study suggests that some of the behavioral foundations of human-animal companionship may have much deeper evolutionary roots than previously thought. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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