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Study suggests humans' ability to communicate goes back farther than we thought

By Ari Daniel
Published August 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM MDT

A new study finds that chimpanzee babies pick up communication styles from their mothers.

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Ari Daniel is a reporter for NPR's Science desk where he covers global health and development.
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