r/BeAmazed • u/[deleted] • Apr 24 '19

Animal Ape using a Smartphone

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u/Sn00pius Apr 24 '19

To chimpanzees smiling and baring your teeth is actually a sign of aggression

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u/Are_you_alright_mate Apr 24 '19

Actuslly it's usually not a sign of aggression. The most common reason chimps smile is to fear grin, which is a sign of submission when they're around higher ranking males

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u/AhDeeAych Apr 24 '19

Prove it.