London, Nov 19, 2025 (AFP) - Monkey business: Neanderthals and ancient apes likely kissed too

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Scientists have found evidence suggesting that kissing dates back up to 21 million years and that our ape ancestors and Neanderthals likely locked lips, research published Wednesday said. Kissing has long presented an evolutionary puzzle to scientists as it appears to carry high risks such as disease transmission while having no obvious reproductive or survival advantages. But the new study found that the practice has evolved over millions of yea......

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