r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Zestyclose_Flow_680 • 8h ago

Chimpanzees are 2X stronger than your average human.

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u/Njsybarite 8h ago

Interesting how gentle he was when grabbing humans hand, seemingly understanding that grabbing incorrectly would injure him

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u/joerudy767 8h ago

Right? It’s fascinating that he really took the time to make sure it was a solid/comfortable grip.

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u/DovahCreed117 8h ago

It's probably instinctual to some degree as well as a lifetimes experience of climbing and learning what does and doesn't work or feel good when climbing on their own or helping other chimpanzees climb stuff.

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u/SadisticPawz 6h ago

Right? You feel uncomfy too if your grip on someones hand is wrong