Chimpanzees demonstrated a significant preference for crystals over ordinary stones, exhibiting intense curiosity towards them.

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humans, chimpanzees

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When

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:57:32 GMT · 3h 22m ago

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Why

The behavior suggests that the unique properties of crystals may have fascinated early humans prior to any known practical applications.

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This finding offers a potential explanation for the long-standing human practice of collecting crystals, suggesting an innate, possibly evolutionary, attraction to these materials.

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ScienceDaily
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260713000813.htm
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