Why monkeys—and humans—can’t look away from social conflict

Jul 10, 2025 - 14:00
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Why monkeys—and humans—can’t look away from social conflict
Long-tailed macaques given short videos were glued to scenes of fighting—especially when the combatants were monkeys they knew—mirroring the human draw to drama and familiar faces. Low-ranking individuals watched most intently, perhaps for self-protection, while high-strung ones averted their gaze.

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