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A Chimp's Grimace or Smile?

From Thyra Rutter
Facebook posting, May 2, 2022


    PSA: Do you know the difference between a chimp Fear Grimace and a genuine smile?

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Reminder that any popular memes, gif's, cards and illustrations show a baby chimp "smiling."

THIS IS NOT A HAPPY SMILE.

Chimps are threatened, beaten, or scared to make this face, it's the opposite of a smile. They bear their teeth in terror to frighten their enemies and protect themselves.

PLEASE DO NOT SHARE IMAGES OF CHIMPS MAKING A TOOTHY "SMILE".. (shared from Alliance4Apes.com). 


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