Chimpanzees have empathetic personalities, new research reveals
(World News Science)

Chimpanzees during a conflict Scientists have shown that chimpanzees demonstrate empathetic tendencies - the ability to share and understand the emotions of others - but just like in humans these `caring` personality traits vary significantly from one individual to another. The new study, published today (Friday 18th August) in the journal Nature Communications, found that in the aftermath of a conflict chimpanzee bystanders spontaneously approach and comfort distressed victims. This behaviour, known as consolation, is...