Monkeys Turn Around To Get High

In the videos that went viral on social media, great ape species such as gorilla and chimpanzee stopped. around yourself We’ve seen it turn around. Well, have you ever thought about why these animals behave like this? A study published yesterday in the journal Primates answers that question.

Scientists analyzed videos of monkeys spinning around to find the reason behind this behavior. As a result of the studies, these species such behavior on purpose turned out to be exhibited. It was also noted that the reason behind their self-rotation was similar to humans.

Monkeys spin around to get their heads up

Examining 40 videos that are very popular on YouTube, researchers discovered that great ape species exhibit such behavior to get their heads up. In the videos, the monkeys per second more than one, it was seen that it rotated 709 times in total. This behavior is most likely dizziness, lightheadedness, feelings of elation It was stated that it was exhibited due to causing effects such as

Between great apes and humans similar inner ear anatomy and similar body sizes It was stated that turning due to sedation can cause changes in mental state in monkeys, just as it does in humans. This again highlights the interestingness of deliberately exhibiting this behavior.

The team also noted that they found similar rotational movements in species such as the gibbon, as well as great apes such as the gorilla, chimpanzee and orangutan.

Research may shed light on why people have been trying to get high for centuries

As we all know, people also different ways to get high for thousands of years applied. Some studies even showed that hemp was used 2700 years ago. The fact that the use of drugs and alcohol is still so high is the best example of this. The new research is also important because of the possibility of shedding light on the evolutionary history of getting high, as great apes are considered humans’ closest relatives.

There were many images and information about monkeys getting drunk by consuming alcohol-filled fruits. However, it was not known for certain whether they did this because it was high in calories or to get drunk. The new study shows that they may intentionally want to get their heads up.

In addition, one of the authors, Adriano Lameria, said the following about the importance of the study:What I want to understand through this work is that rotation was used by human ancestors to enter different states of mind. a primitive behavior to determine whether it should be accepted as such.”

The origins of the desire to change the state of mind in humans are still not fully resolved. While it is said that this behavior may have shaped the evolution of modern humans, mental development, mood and psychological state It was assumed that it may have had an impact on such matters as well. The new study also revealed that more research is needed on the origins of this condition and its effects on humans over the years.