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Kissing

July 7, 2009 by J.B. -

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Chimpanzees often kiss each other as a means of seeking reassurance. Usually what we call a kiss is really more of a soft bite with the lips covering the teeth. In this case, Annie was overly excited and she looked to Missy for comfort. Missy didn’t really have to do much – really, she just had to accept it – but that was enough to reassure Annie. 

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6 Comments

  1. Sara Lissabet on July 7, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    What was Annie overly excited about? I think that’s sweet – that they have “friends” who support each other like they do. Great photo!



  2. Avatar Shelly Knapp on July 7, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    Ahhhhh, we all need a little reassuring kiss now and then, don’t we?



  3. Jeani Goodrich on July 7, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    What wonderful friends! It is good to see how great they all are with each other. Thanks, JB. I’m at my Mom’s in New Mexico and it was so good to catch up on the blog. It made my day!



  4. Avatar Margaret and Karen on July 8, 2009 at 12:25 am

    How beautiful!



  5. Avatar Anna on July 8, 2009 at 9:43 am

    So … when you say that Missy accepting the kiss reassured Annie – does that mean Annie calmed down?



  6. Avatar Pam on July 8, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    OK… this could be it… my all time favorite picture!



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