Crested gibbons like to dance

Many people enjoy dancing, whether they’re at a party with other people or at home on their own. A team of scientists has discovered that humans aren’t the only dancers—crested gibbons like to bop to the beat too. Dancing gibbons were first noticed in 2016, when Chinese researchers saw video footage of four female crested gibbons performing different movements—apparently to attract a male gibbon’s attention. In a new study, scientists looked at the gibbons’ movements, which included swaying from side to side and pausing to do theatrical poses. They found that the movements are structured, have a rhythm, and share some similarities with human dancing. One scientist compared their routine to the robot dance. Females in the wild seem to dance to attract a mate, but they also do it…

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