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How Animals Show Their Affection For Each Other

Orangutans Kiss

When animals have affection for one another, they tend to get close and touch their lips. Primates, in particular, are often seen hugging and kissing.

However, it's not quite the same as the kisses we share as humans. Primates and elephants frequently use their mouths to share delicious fruit with each other. After all, the way to someone's heart is through their stomach!


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Orangutans - Photo: Sergey Uryadnikov/Shutterstock, Only Flags (Herz)/stock.adobe.com

Orangutans - Photo: Francesco/stock.adobe.com, Only Flags (Herz)/stock.adobe.com