Researcher observing chimpanzee observing other chimpanzees

Here we see a researcher taking notes of the social behaviours of a sub-adult male chimpanzee who just joined other chimpanzees from his community who are feeding on trees, and he looks up towards them. Living in a fission-fusion society where individuals separate in sub-groups and may not see each other for hours or days, chimpanzee reunions and greeting interactions are key when it comes to maintain good social relationships, especially for a young male trying to find his place among the “big guys”.
by Adrian Soldati